Name: New York AT Series: Part 3; Route 55 to Route 52, +/-15 miles
Start: 2024-12-21T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-21T17:00:00-05:00

**This will be a +/-15 mile hike, with an elevation gain of about +/-1,200 feet. The hike will be a basic out & back, with some side trails added on, as interest and conditions permit. It is an "Advanced" hike, not for beginners, because of distance and time, possible trail conditions and alternative routes. Dogs are allowed on this trail, but must be on leash, so please check and obey trail regulations. It is generally considered a challenging route, and takes an average of +/-8 hours to complete...**

***RSVP for the hike only if you are confident, you can safely complete it. You must not have medical issues that would inhibit your ability to safely participate, If you have any doubts consult your physician. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble, Sign out with leader if you need to drop off the hike. Confidentially inform the leader of any known potential medical issues (Allergies, Diabetes, Heart condition, etc.) and what we need to do to help you.***

***Route 55 to Route 52:***
Mt Egbert is located along the Appalachian Trail in Dutchess County NY, north of the Taconic State Parkway. The rounded Hudson Highland hills here offer a kinder and gentler hiking experience than their rugged cousins to the south. This area, is perfect for beginning backpackers or for those who like an easy winter hike. Numerous road crossings make a variety of day hikes possible in this forested hill country where 19th-century mountain farms once flourished. Today the mountains traversed by this section of the AT thrive as lush woodland, surrounded by lowland highways, suburbs, and agricultural lands.
Depot Hill Multiple Use Area which is 260 acres in the Town of Beekman. Borders the area. Heavily wooded with some brushy areas and streams. Hawks, Ruffed Grouse, Hermit Thrush, warblers (including Louisiana Waterthrush, Hooded and Canada), Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. The Appalachian Trail crosses Depot Hill Road just to the north of the parking area.
Mt Egbert is acessed via the Appalachian trail either from the North or South. The "overlook" is south on the trail a short distance from the summit.

The following link is the middle of our hike; same trail, we will just begin on Route 55, continue on until our turn around point, at Route 52...
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/egbert-via-appalachian-trail

**RSVP to join, there will be a limit of 6 hikers, based on demand and/or weather conditions, as necessary. Rating: “Advanced”, for experienced hikers, +/-15 miles, moderate paced (2.0-2.5 mph) with few stops. You must stay with the group without holding us back. Take pictures for photo contest. DOGS are allowed on this trail, but must be on leash, so please check and obey trail regulations.**

***Please cancel at least 48 hours prior to event, so the wait list can attend. If on the day of the event, you can't make it, please take your name off the going list. A message would also be appreciated, so the group doesn't have to wait to see if you show up. Thanks....***

**Required Equipment: appropriate attire and shoe gear, plenty of H2O & snacks, phone, printed map; and depending on conditions you may need a headlamp, rain gear, coat warm enough for overnight temps, dry base layer, hiking poles; and this list:** [https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials](https://hikesafe.com/gear-list/essentials) **.**

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***Thank you and keep on hiking; from the Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, and your hike leader!***

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