Adventure Junkie Hiking

I'm not in shape to run the 103 mile Eastern States 100 race, held annually in the beautiful Pennsylvania Wilds area of central PA. But I can hike it! Join me for the fifth and final of five hikes covering the course of the race (excluding the newly added swim across Pine Creek).

This fifth hike will cover the FINAL 22 miles of the race, starting at Blackwell and ending at Little Pine Creek State Park, where we'll shuttle back to our starting point. The 22 miles will include approximately 4500 feet of elevation gain. Given the difficulty involved we'll waitlist everyone, then place you on the going list.

Check MeetUp for updates, especially if the weather is questionable. Throw a headlamp in your pack just in case. Bring 2L of water, and snacks to fuel you up, down and around the hills and ravines. Some hikers may wish to bring trekking poles given the steep and potentially slippery terrain.

HIKE THE STROUD PRESERVE 7 MILES. WEAR A COSTUME OR A MASK. BEST COSTUME OR MASK WILL WIN A PRIZE AND BE AWARDED THE BONEY DOG AWARD. (GROUP WILL PICK WINNER) DOGS SO WELCOME. AFTER HIKE SOCIAL HOUR AT 4 DOG TAVERN.SO COME ON OUT. LAST YEAR WINNER WAS THE COWBOY JAI .

ADVANCED, FAST-PACED HIKE!

Storm King State Park is a 1,972-acre state park in the town of Cornwall-On-The-Hudson New York. We plan to climb the central features of this park, Storm King Mountain and Butter Hill on November 16, 2024! Expect magnificant views and challenging climbs!

Points of interest:
• Views over the Hudson River
• Storm King Mountain
• Butter Hill

Dogs welcome!

DISTANCE: 10 miles
PACE: Up to 3.0 mph, average 2.0 mph
DURATION: 8 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: ~3700'
MAP: NY-NJ Trail Conference Map #113 "West Hudson Trails"

Carpool from Phoenixville leaving at 6:00. Room for 3 passengers.

Bring:

1. Water (at least 3L recommended)
2. Electrolytes (Saltstick capsules, Gu, Nuun tablets, Shot Blocks)
3. Snacks/Protein bars
4. Lunch

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NOTICE: By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking or attending an event with us.

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