Third Annual Trail Day at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community (HVATC), Appalachian Trail Conservancy and National Parks Conservation Association invite you to this free, all-day event celebrating the Appalachian Trail (AT) and northeast fall foliage with activities for the whole family!

Activities include a day hike to the famous Dover Oak and Cat Rocks overlook, yoga on the AT boardwalk, a trail maintenance workshop led by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, trail projects led by Mission Continues, a photography exhibit by Justin Goodhart and Charles Flores, birding, orienteering, a native plant walk and talk, children’s activities, a graffiti collage display, and food trucks and BBQ!

NPCA and HVATC will recognize Howard Permut for his outstanding work in conceiving and developing the only train stop right on the 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Springer, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine.

Sean Gobin, Founder and executive director of Warrior Expeditions, will also be honored for his tremendous effort to help combat veterans transition from military service by participating in long distance outdoor expeditions. Following his own thru-hike in 2012, Gobin started the Warrior Hike “Walk Off the War” program on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in 2013 and has since expanded offerings to nine national scenic trails and the Mississippi River.

Event Details

WHAT: Third annual Trail Day

WHEN: October 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; speaking program begins at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Native Landscapes, 991 Route 22, Pawling, NY

RSVP: Please RSVP to Stancy DuHamel, Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community HarlemValleyAT@gmail.com

OTHER INFO: Parking is available nearby and dogs on leashes are welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Don’t miss out – join us and explore the Appalachian Trail during the most colorful time of year!