Packing List
Itinerary
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Guides for this trip
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Packing List
Itinerary
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Arrive at Grand Central Station Railroad Terminal by 7AM with your pack fully packed (including water).
Alternate: Meet the guides at a hotel (TBD) near Grand Central at 7AM
Have a welcome continental breakfast (provided) and introduction
"Before" measurements taken
Body temperature taken to check for possible Covid fever
We will distribute food bags, group equipment and trail mix.
Take the 9:10AM
Metro North Harlem train
(#9619) towards Pawling
At 10:54AM deboard at the Southeast stop
At 11:05AM board another train (#9919) at the Southeast stop
At 11:22AM deboard the train at the Appalachian Trail stop
Begin the hike at the Appalachian Trail Platform, elevation 480’
Hike 3.0 miles to Telephone Pioneers Shelter, elevation 910'
Camp at Telephone Pioneers Shelter, elevation 910'
Today’s mileage: 3.0. Total miles: 3.0
Possible bailout: Appalachian Trail Railroad Station
Friday, August 20, 2021
Hike 2.8 miles to Nuclear Lake, elevation 760'
Hike 1.7 miles to NY55, elevation 720'
Hike 3.3 uphill miles to Morgan Stewart Shelter, elevation 1285'
Camp at Morgan Stewart Shelter (w/water pump), elevation 1285'
Miles today: 7.8. Total miles: 10.8
Possible bailout NY 55
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Hike 3.9 miles to NY 52, Stormville, elevation 800'
Hike 5.1 miles to RPH Shelter, Hortontown Rd., elevation 350'
Camp at RPH Shelter, Hortontown Rd., elevation 350'
Note: RPH Shelter is the only concrete sheleter on all of the 2190 mile Appalachian Trail. In 2012,
we were fortunate enough to safely stay in this shelter during Hurricane Sandy.
Miles today: 9.0. Total miles: 19.8
Possible bailout: NY 52 or Hortontown Rd.
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Hike 1.3 miles to Shenandoah Tenting Area, elevation 905'
Hike 5.7 miles to Clarence Fahnestock State Park, elevation 900'
Camp at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, elevation 900'
Today’s miles: 7.0. Total miles: 26.8.
Possible bailout: NY 301 or Hortontown Rd.
Monday, August 23, 2021
Hike 3.7 miles to Dennytown Rd., elevation 830'
Hike 3.7 miles to Canopus Hill Rd., Elevation 420'
Hike 0.1 miles to a reliable brook, Elevation 350'
Dispersed camp at undesignated site, practicing Leave No Trace
Today’s miles: 7.5. Total miles 34.2.
Possible bailout: Dennytown Rd.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Hike 4.3 miles to Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, elevation 515'
Hike 0.6 miles to US 9, Peekskill, elevation 400'
Hike 3.6 miles to Hemlock Springs Campsite, elevation 550'
Camp at Hemlock Springs Campsite, elevation 550'
Today’s miles: 8.5. Total miles: 42.7
Possible bailout: US Route 9
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Hike 2.2 miles to Bear Mountain Bridge (Purple Heart Memorial Brige) over the Hudson River
At an elevation of 124', this is the lowest point on the 2190 mile Applachian Trail.
Option A: Hike 2.6 uphill miles to the summit of Bear Mountain, elevation 1305'
Option B: Drop packs and day-hike 5.2 round trip miles to the summit of Bear Mountain,
elevation 1305'
Option C: Walk 5.0 miles along New York Route 202 / 9D to the Peekskill Metro-North Commuter Rail Station
Option D: Take an Uber / Lyft / Cab to the Peekskill Metro-North Commuter Rail Station (included in trip cost)
End of hiking portion of the trip
Today’s miles: 12.4. Total miles: 55.1
Trip ends without having taken showers [we are looking for options to get you a shower in Peekskill]
Board any of the Metro-North Hudson Line Commuter Trains that leave every hour at 35 minutes after the hour on the
Hudson Line
Dinner and awards Ceremony in Grand Central Terminal (Dinner not included in trip cost)
Despite what it says below, there is no hotel
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This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.