Gertrude’s Nose 6-Mile Hike in Minnewaska
Hiking/Trekking in New York with Outdoor Bound Adventures
Highlights
- Explore Minnewaska State Park
- Hike on a variety of trails to the unique cliff known as Gertrude’s Nose
- Enjoy the scenery along Shawangunk Ridge from six different overlooks
Full Description
Six breathtaking overlooks over six easy-to-moderate miles.
Experience six miles of stunning views on this easy-to-moderate six-mile hike. Climb with us over a great wedge-like mass of comglomerate cliff known as Gertrude’s Nose. We will follow carriageways and hiking trails to six different overlooks. Along the way, we will hike through dense hemlock trees, over streams and marvel at the crags and crevasses of the Shawangunk Ridge. Gertrude’s Nose itself looks like the prow of a great ship, with massive blocks of fallen rock below. Witness nature’s glory from this special place overlooking long rocky ridges and sweeping valleys below. The ridge has extraordinary beauty in its combination of pale, high cliffs and dwarf pines.
Event Details
Bring lunch, 2 liters of water (minimum per person), a backpack and snacks.
Wear hiking boots, weather-appropriate clothing and a swimsuit, if you care to swim.
Departure Time: 8:30 AM (Check in at 8:15 AM).
Return Time: Approximately 6:00 PM.
Departure/Return: Our passenger vans depart from the NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway. Meet in front of Apple Bank (Subways to 72nd Street: 1,2,3).
Includes:
- Roundtrip transportation
- Licensed, certified trail guides
- Any equipment necessary
Excludes:
- Lunch, water, snacks
- Personal gear like backpack, boots, etc.
About The Operator:
Outdoor Bound Adventures
Headquarters:
New York, NY
Welcome to Adventure
Outdoor Bound is an education-based adventure company. We offer unique international excursions, outdoor fitness programs, youth development programs, corporate team-building activities, and a variety of single and multi-day excursions.
For the last 28 years, we have been a source of exploration, expansion and experience - of ourselves, the world around us and the constantly developing mind and body. Through countless group activities we provide the opportunity for people to develop new skills, to aspire to new challenges and to attain higher levels of health and awareness in a safe environment.
We dedicate ourselves to make each and every trip a memorable, exciting and educational one for everyone. We take pride as we strive every day to provide people with the tools and opportunities to grow, experience the world and find things in themselves and the world around them that perhaps they never saw before.
Our Mission
To have the highest regard for quality and integrity in the pursuit of education and the constant exploration of the outdoors, other countries and the limits of the self, physically and mentally—and, of course, to provide an amazing time and unique opportunity to meet new people.