In case anyone's interested in joining this hike on Sat., 6/23:
7 miles of the Appalachian Trail out of Pawling, NY. This section is called Cat Rocks Trail and it starts at a Metro North train stop called Appalachian Trail, on the Harlem Line. Here's the plan for the day:
- Meet at 7am at the Harlem-125th St. Metro North station (roundtrip ticket is $33.50)
- Train departs at 7:20am
- We'll arrive at the trailhead (after 1 transfer) 2 hours later, approximately 9:20am
- We have 5 hours to hike before our returning train at 2:35pm (we will be taking breaks along the way and a snack/lunch break in the middle)
- We'll be back at the Harlem-125th St. Metro North station at approximately 4:35pm
Suggestions of what to bring / wear:
2 liters of water; snacks that combine carbs and protein like trail mixes; cheese; nut butter; granola bars; etc.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat with brim, lightweight rain shell/poncho, extra shirt for chill of A/C train after sweating.
Sneakers or lightweight hiking boots; socks that wick moisture; shorts or lightweight pants and t-shirt/tank, preferably not cotton so sweat wicks away.