NYWEA Met & Lower Hudson YPs: Beacon NY Hike

8 Long Dock Rd,Beacon NY 12508

05 June, 2021

Description

Join the NYWEA Metro and Lower Hudson Young Professionals for a hike in Beacon, NY on Saturday, June 5th beginning at 11AM. Join the NYWEA Metropolitan and Lower Hudson Young Professionals in Beacon, NY on Saturday, June 5th at 11AM. This event is entirely outdoors. Participants must follow all state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Before the event all participants will receive a COVID-19 questionnaire via email and will be responsible for completing prior to arrival. The questionnaire was prepared by NYWEA for the purposes of in-person events. To accommodate participants that chose to travel via train (MetroNorth to Beacon), we will begin the hike at the Beacon Train Station. This is a 3-mile hike of light intensity following the Riverfront Trail and looping around Dennings Point. Participants can choose to continue the group activity through Madam Brett Park to a waterfall which would result in a 6-mile hike. Note that all distances are measured starting and ending at the Train Station. At this time, attendance will be capped at 30 people and you must register in advance. We will open the Eventbrite later this week where you will have the opportunity to add up to 2 tickets for non-NYWEA members that would like to join us! All attendees must follow all event guidelines. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions about the event, please contact your event leaders Vera at [email protected] or Sara at [email protected] directly. Directions to the meeting point: Volunteers are to meet in the parking lot in front of the Scenic Hudson's River Center at 11AM. This is across the street from the Beacon Train Station. Via Metro North Beacon Train Station: This is about a 2-hour train ride from NYC along the Hudson Line. Via Car: Please park at the Beacon Train Station. Parking is free on weekends. Overview of the hiking trail: 1. Riverfront Trail from the Scenic Hudson's River Center to Dennings Point State Park 2. 1 mi loop around Dennings Point 3. 1 mi trail from Dennings Point State Park to Madam Brett State Park 4. 1.2 mi (roundtrip) trail in Madam Brett State Park to waterfall 5. Back to Scenic Hudson's River Center/Beacon Train Station Our hike will only explore a small portion of what the area has to offer! Beacon has lots to do if you want to continue your stay! A few recommendations to consider: 1. Art Galleries including Dia ((advanced reservations required), Hudson Beach Glass, and The Clutter Gallery. 2. Explore Bannerman Castle 3. Post-hike food & beverages from local breweries/distilleries, farm-to-table restaurants, cafes, and more! 4. Additional hiking through Beacon and Fishkill.