Name: Overnight Backpacking Trip To Wiley Shelter on the A.T.
Start: 2024-11-30T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-01T13:00:00-05:00

Join us for an overnight backpacking trip to Wiley Shelter on the A.T. near Pawling, NY. The hike in will be a moderate, 5.7 miles to the shelter. We will set up camp, gather wood and possibly hike to a nearby viewpoint before returning to make our fire and dinner. You can sleep in the shelter, but most will set up a tent or hammock near the shelter. We met several A.T. thru-hikers on our last trip and hope to meet more on this one.

## Details

Total Mileage: 7.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate-Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 1,252ft
We will meet at the large parking lot on CT Route 55 in Sherman, CT. A few drivers will need to shuttle the group to the AT trailhead on NY Route 22.
From the Rt 22 parking lot, we will head North along the A.T. towards Wiley Shelter.

After breaking camp in the morning, we will continue North approx 1.8 miles along the AT to reach our cars left on CT-Route 55.
We will also return the shuttle drivers to their cars on NY-22.

If anyone is interested, we may stop for a bite to eat at a local spot before heading home.

This backpacking trip is appropriate for beginner to intermediate backpackers that are prepared for overnight temps/conditions usually associated with fall camping.

You **must be prepared** for the weather!

Everyone should pack in their water unless we determine there is a reliable water source for filtering on the way or near the shelter. Please bring a bear bag or bear canister to hang/store your food/toiletries.
More info will be posted as we approach the date.

\*\*\*\* Heavy rain cancels \*\*\*\*

Well behaved dogs allowed, but you MUST OBEY State Park laws: dogs must be leashed at all times and on leashes no longer than 6'.

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If you join us for hiking (or any other event), understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. It is your responsibility to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear. Please also be ready to provide an emergency contact phone number.

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