Event
First Day Hike
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Please dress in layers for the weather so you can take off or add clothing to stay comfortable on this hike that will take roughly two hours. While some may wear running shoes, we recommend at least light hikers with ankle support. The hike is on mostly flat ground. The first half is mostly the grass surface of the tow paths along the Old Erie Canal. The second half is the paved surface of the Empire State Trail. At the halfway point, there will be a five- to ten-minute break at the old Putman's Canal Store (which is no longer a store but does have benches to rest on) before starting back along the Empire State Trail. Should there be snow/ice on the ground, the hike leader will modify the tour. For your awareness: meet at the Visitor's Center at 129 Schoharie St. It will be open for a 1/2 hour prior to the hike and just after the hike. If you leave the hike early, don't expect the Visitor's Center to be open. Meet-up Location: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Age Minimum: Old enough to walk 5 miles or ride in a stroller/wagon, Approximate distance of hike: 5 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required
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