AT Section Hike, Arden Valley Road to Long Hill Rd, NY
Activity: Backpacking
Subcategory: Hiking
Status:
OPEN
Multi-day AT backpack in NY, 35+ miles. Section-hike the AT from Arden Valley Road to Long Hill Rd, NY. Moderate to fast pace (1.5-2.5mph) backpacking trip over moderate to strenuous terrain with some steep climbs. Daily average distance 11.9 miles with long day of 16.5 miles. South to North itinerary as follows: Day 1, Arden Valley Road (Lake Tiorati Circle) to West Mountain Shelter, 7.3 miles. Day 2, West Mountain Shelter to Graymoor Friary 12.1 miles. Day 3, Graymoor Friary to Long Hill Road, 16.5 miles. Camp at West Mountain Shelter (Dry Camp) and Graymoor Friary. Highlights include Bear Mountain, Bear Mountain Bridge over Hudson River and Graymoor Friary. Trip limited to six experienced backpackers in good physical condition with proper backpacking gear.
