Name: Schunemunk Mountain via Western Ridge: The Megaliths
Start: 2024-11-23T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-23T14:30:00-05:00

Join us on this scenic hike at Schunemunk Mountain via Western Ridge and 'The Megaliths'. This hike goes to the summit of Schunemunk Mountain and then reaches a ridge composed of unusual conglomerate rock, with numerous viewpoints from open rock ledges dotted with pitch pines in a loop. The hike has some steep sections and minor scrambling rocks but if you tackle this climb, you’ll be rewarded with one of the awesome panoramic views in the Hudson valley and the river.

Hike length: 9+ miles
Elevation gain: 1800+ feet
Difficulty level: Strenuous

We'll stop for lunch at "The Megaliths" - a group of huge blocks that have split off from the bedrock. This is a great place to explore, climb huge boulders, crawl in great rock formations, and just hang out. Post hike, opportunity to stop at Woodbury Outlet Mall nearby (Arc'teryx, North face and Columbia)

Fun facts: Schunemunk has a long, impressive ridgeline and countless stunted pitch pines anchored in bare rock. The mountain itself has an interesting history. The name “Schunemunk” means “excellent fireplace” in Lenape, the ancient language of the Lenni Lenape Indians, who lived in a village on the northern tip of the mountain before the arrival of the Europeans.

Recommend hiking boots, bring poles, hydration, lunch, snacks, etc. The mileage, elevation gain and end time are approx. estimates while actuals may vary. The event host has the right to change the event (date, time or cancel) and add or remove an attendee for any reason.

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