The Girl Gotta Hike Public Transit Series is a once-monthly guided hike that is easily accessed by subway, train or bus from New York City. Get out of the city and into the woods without needing a car!

The Deets!

Where:  Alpine, New Jersey

Native Land Recognition: Munsee Lenape, Mohican, Schaghticoke

When:  Saturday, June 1st, 8:45 AM (to meet @ Port Authority) Transit details provided upon signup.

Distance: 5 miles

Rating:  Challenging – steep elevation gain and loss from the cliffside to the river and back up, plus a mile-long traverse over jumbled boulders.

Estimated Hiking Time:  4-5 hours (including breaks)

Estimated Return to NYC: 3:15 PM

Price:  $40 / person

Inclusive of:  Expert guide service, logistical support, welcoming community

Not included: Coach USA bus fare, post-hike food or beverage, guide gratuity

Hike Description: New York and New Jersey women hikers rejoice! In the late 1800’s, the NJ Federation of Women’s Groups played a key role in saving the Palisades Cliffs from the threat of quarries and construction of the post-Civil War boom. This month we’re heading to the Palisades Interstate Park where we’ll walk along the trails that wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for those visionary ladies! We’ll visit a monument in their honor, cross and re-cross the NY/NJ border and traverse the aptly named Giant Stairs, a rock scramble alongside the Hudson River. To top it all off, we’ll be back in Manhattan by the late afternoon – cuz us women really can do it all!

Each trip will run with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 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 reschedule, refund, or make alternate arrangements. Liability Waiver and COVID-19 Policy must be completed ahead of hike in order to participate.

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.