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!

A major aim of the Girl Gotta Hike mission is to help hikers cultivate and maintain a love of the outdoors. The Public Transit Series ensures that the outdoors are accessible for women at every level of income and experience.

The Deets!

Where: Manitou & Peekskill, NY

Native Land Recognition: Munsee Lenape and Wappinger

When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024, 7:30 AM (to meet at Grand Central) Transit details provided upon signup

Distance: 6.7 miles

Rating: Moderate-plus - big elevation gain in the beginning, some rocky footings along the way; best for regular exercisers and those who can spend a long time on their feet

Estimated Hiking Time: about 5 hours (including breaks)

Price: $40 / person

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

Not included: MTA train fare, post-hike food or beverage, guide gratuity

Hike Description: Open views from high atop the Hudson River? Yes, please! For this point-to-point hike, we’ll be taking the scenic route up to and down from Anthony’s Nose, a 900-ft high peak that juts up dramatically from the river below, and which is reportedly named after a pre-Revolutionary sea captain's prominent proboscis. We’ll enjoy a woodsy walk on a section of the Appalachian Trail, catch some sweet views of the neighboring Bear Mountain State Park and Bridge, and keep enjoying those river views as we make our way south toward Peekskill. Once there, we can warm up and reward ourselves with food & drink before catching the train back to the city!

Each Public Transit Series 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 refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements. Liability Waiver and COVID-19 Policy 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 100% refund. 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 cancelled by Girl Gotta Hike, due to dangerous conditions or any other reason.