This is an easy hike that has diverse eco-systems, including a wonderful pond, wetlands, forest, and some cliiffs with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley.
AFTER-HIKE POTLUCK LUNCH: Please REGISTER separately if you'd like to attend an after-hike potluck lunch 1:00-2:30pm at the lovely home of Ron VanVoorhies, who lives a short distance away in East Chatham. If the weather is nice we'll eat in and around a wonderful carriage house that overlooks his beautiful garden. You could eithe drop off your food & beverage at 10:40am before the hike or after the hike.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring rain-gear, appropriate footwear (that can get muddy), snacks, water, and also consider bringing hiking poles and cleats/crampons if you may need them or to lend to someone who may need them. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Please check the weather the morning before the hike so you can make sure you have the right clothing & equipment if conditions change.
CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.
DONATE OR BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.
REACHING US DAY OF HIKE: If you have trouble finding us, will be late, or can't make it, please call/text Bart at 503-734-6508, Mitch at 413-717-7816 or Ron at 914-625-5043
