Breakneck Ridge Free Hike

Only rain can stop us!

It's time for a new hike Neverwinters! This time we do Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail via Breakneck Ridge.

We will pass through lakes, rivers, creeks and see an old castle. We will have lunch by the mountain and have a great dinner at Beacon.

This is not a loop walk!

When?

September 15

7:30 AM (Sunday)

Where?

1st meeting point 07:30 center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPc2Uss2715yXnti6

2d meeting point 9:40 AM entrance to Breakneck Ridge Trailhead

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kB9QS31PospL6DBL7

Detailed plan:

7:30 AM - Meeting at center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk)

7:50 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Breakneck Ridge train station

9:19 AM - Arriving at Breakneck Ridge

09:40 AM - Meeting rest of the group at the entrance to Breakneck Ridge Trailhead

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kB9QS31PospL6DBL7

09:50 AM - Start hiking

12:30 PM - Lunch at South mountain pass

2:40 PM - Arriving to Mount Beacon Fire Tower

3:40 PM - Reaching Beacon Overlook

4:40 PM - Arriving Beacon

4:50 PM - Dinner at Beacon

6:09 PM - Departure from Beacon

7:55 PM - Arriving to Grand Central station

**** HOW TO GET THERE and BACK ***

Metro-North train:

Way to: Grand Central to Breakneck Ridge train station (look for a 7:50 AM train).

Way back: Beacon train station to Grand Central (look for 6:09 PM train).

By car: ask a group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.

*** USEFUL INFO ***

About 12 miles hike (expect for full day).

Total elevation: 3412ft (climbing will be needed).

Please keep the above into consideration as this event is NOT for rookies.

Please don't come late as the train will NOT wait for you.

Walkie-talkie: our frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)

Please bring enough water and food for 6 hours.

We do not recommend you to swim at lakes and rivers.

We suggest getting train tickets in advance at Grand Central station or through the MTA app.

Map (screenshot): https://i.ibb.co/vvRbhCS/map.jpg

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfnFhXEEvwfFM9Kq8

Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145

Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d

Please apply via:

Wechat: cozmo31

IG: coz_its_mo

LINE: cozmo31

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We have WhatsApp group to coordinate this event (please ask organizer)

Disclaimer of liability:

By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.