National Parks Conservation Association, in partnership with the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community (HVATC) and Appalachian Trail Conservancy, invite you to celebrate the Appalachian Trail (AT) with fall activities for the whole family!
Join us for guided and self-guided hikes including a walk to view peak fall foliage with Pete Muroski, a native plants expert and owner of Native Landscapes and Garden Center. Family-friendly activities include sand art with the Dover and Pawling Libraries, pumpkin painting, and a raffle. Roll up your sleeves and volunteer for a trail maintenance project along the Appalachian Trail boardwalk.
The Sean Gobin and Howard Permut awards will be presented to honorees Vu Nguyen, from The Mission Continues, and Roger Osorio, from Groundwork Hudson Valley, for their significant contributions to the Appalachian Trail and northeast national parks.
Event Details
WHAT: 4th Annual Appalachian Trail Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10AM-2PM
10:30am: Hike from the AT Boardwalk to Dover Oak, two-hour round trip
10:30am: Trail Maintenance Project on the AT Boardwalk
11:30am: Fall Foliage hike
1:00pm: Award ceremony
WHERE: Native Landscapes, 991 Route 22, Pawling, NY
RSVP: Please RSVP at nynjtc.org
OTHER INFO: This event is accessible from NYC Grand Central via the MTA Metro North Harlem Line. Parking is available nearby. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Enjoy fresh Apple Cider and lunch items for sale from Roseann’s Kitchen’s food truck. Local produce and fresh preserves available for purchase from local farms and community exhibitors. Free t-shirts for the first 50 guests!
Don’t miss out – join us for fall fun along the Appalachian Trail during the most colorful time of year!
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