Escarpment Trail Thru-Hike
Spend a long weekend adventuring, relaxing, and making memories with your fellow veterans & first responders on an amazing three-day, two-night backpacking adventure on one of the most scenic trails in the Catskills.
On this multi-day adventure taking place the weekend of May 3-5, you’ll experience the awe inspiring beauty of the Catskills as we thru-hike the Escarpment trail.
While strenuous, we consider this a beginner-friendly adventure, as your experienced leaders will show you the ins and outs of backpacking. Along the way you will see several of the iconic views that inspired the Hudson River School artists, a historic plane wreck, two Catskill 3500 peaks, and a variety of ecosystems.
All major gear and food is provided. Participation for this outing is by application. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in a world-class outing and learn how to backpack from our outdoor experts.
WHO: Guardians only
WHEN: Friday, May 3 @ 7 AM ET - Sunday, May 5 @ 5 PM ET
Virtual pre-outing meeting: Friday, April 12 @ 6 PM
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Building
413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Red adventures are more difficult and are recommended for experienced hikers or those who are physically fit.
DISTANCE: 25 miles
DURATION: 3 days
Applications must be submitted before 8 PM ET on Monday, April 8.
Another Summit
Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York & across the Northeast.
We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.
Our outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿
🟦 Blue (easy)
🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
🟥 Red (strenuous)
⬛ Black (very strenuous)