Feeling like you want to head for the hills? A Further Afield Day Hike will take you just far enough away to forget about the stresses of the big city, but not so far that you spend all day in transit to get there.

The Deets!

Where: Kerhonkson, New York

When: Saturday, October 19th, 2024. 9:00 AM to meet onsite; 7:00 AM via public transit from NYC. Transit details provided upon signup

Native Land Recognition: Munsee Lenape & Esopus

Distance: 7 miles

Rating: Moderate to moderate-plus – good for average hikers looking for a longer hike, regular exercisers, and those who can spend a long time on their feet

Estimated Hiking Time: 5 hours (including food & photo breaks)

Price: $95 / person

Inclusive of: Expert support from female New York State Licensed Guides, gear check-list upon signup, logistical support, local knowledge of where to visit post-hike, welcoming community, and positive vibes!

Not included: transportation, $10/vehicle parking fee (if driving), guide gratuity, post-hike meal/drink 

Hike Description: IYKYK! Minnewaska State Park is magical, most especially in the fall, and if you don’t know yet, you will! On this hike, we’ll head up to the heart of the Hudson Valley and visit some of GGH’s most favorite spots high atop the Shawangunk Ridge. We’ll begin the day lakeside, then head out and about to some rocky rises, where we’ll enjoy some sweet and sweeping views up above the Wallkill River Valley. We’ll follow the floating hawks and continue on to enjoy some very impressive and Instagram-worthy geologic features before heading back to the lake, our hearts full of all the leaf peeping feels! Time and energy permitting, we can gather post-hike at a favorite local brew-pub to soak in the day and soak up some sustenance.

This trip will run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 in order to ensure the health and safety of all guides and participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours ahead of trip, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements. Liability Waiver must be completed ahead of hike in order to participate. All hikes are rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 14 days or more prior to the start of your trip, you will receive a full refund, less a 10% non-refundable administration fee. If you cancel between 24 hours and 14 days ahead, you will receive a 50% refund. Anything less than 24-hours is ineligible for refund, unless trip is canceled by Girl Gotta Hike, due to dangerous conditions or any other reason.

Ride Sharing: Girl Gotta Hike encourages participants from NYC and NJ to carpool for Further Afield Adventures. Upon signup, you’ll be prompted to let us know if you have a car, or if you need a ride, and we’ll put hikers and drivers in nearby neighborhoods in touch with each other to help get everyone to trail on time.

Partial Public Transit Option: This trip is accessible by bus from NYC. Travel details are provided upon signup.