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NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup plans an 8–9-mile loop past two lakes and several viewpoints. It’s a social outing, not a guided hike: participants need to be ready to navigate independently.
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
The key preparation for the Sebago–Skemonto–Claudius loop is not just sturdy footwear: each hiker is expected to be able to navigate alone if needed. NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup plans to stay together, but describes this Nov. 8 outing as a social hike rather than a guided trip.
The planned Sebago–Skemonto–Claudius loop is estimated at 8–9 miles, depending on conditions, with about 1,100 feet of elevation gain. The listed moving pace is 2 mph. The route description mentions two lakes and several viewpoints; the trails are blazed.
Shorter routes and bailout points are available for contingency planning, but the event details don’t identify where they are. If you need a particular exit or shorter option to make the day workable, ask host Andre G. before setting out. Hikers using AllTrails will need to find a matching route or routes themselves. And although the event is billed as the season’s last foliage hike, its organizer qualifies that as “probably”—the listing doesn’t promise particular fall colors.
Further reading: Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access], Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:30 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Participants are expected to have the skills, equipment and backup plan to continue alone with a map or offline-GPS app, and to know how to use those tools. Cell service is generally available but can be spotty. The group’s broader guidance also notes that outings may split up, so staying with the group cannot be your only plan.
The organizer recommends downloading offline maps and carrying a battery pack. Suggested options include the free Avenza Maps app with a free Harriman map in its in-app store, CalTopo (listed at $20 per year), and Mapy, whose basic offline trail maps the organizer considers adequate. A physical map and compass are also recommended; named map choices are NYNJTC Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails and National Geographic Harriman. Avenza says its app can locate you by GPS on a map without Wi-Fi or network access, but hikers still need to know how to read and use their navigation tools.
The event is intended for hikers who can judge the route’s physical and skill demands as well as manage self-navigation. If that doesn’t describe your experience, the organizer points people toward Appalachian Mountain Club hikes or professional guides.
Further reading: Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access], Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:30 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Harriman State Park Trail Map by New York State Parks | Avenza MapsAmerican ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardPayPalVisa ↗
The organizer says hikes are generally rescheduled for thunderstorms, a heat index above 95°F or an Air Quality Index above 80. That is general guidance, not a confirmation of what will happen on Nov. 8; check the event for updates before traveling.
Further reading: Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access], Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:30 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The event is listed for 10:30 a.m.–4:20 p.m. EST.
The detailed directions place the meetup at the commuter lot off East Village Road, 2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987. Penn Station appears in the event header, but the logistics identify the Tuxedo lot as the actual meeting point.
The event information does not state whether admission costs anything. It offers Meetup’s Attend/RSVP flow and says guests may not exceed the RSVP guest limit; check Meetup for the attendance details.
The listing does not allow anyone under 18 or any dogs.
For questions, the event lists host Andre G. at (720) 263-7347 and says texts are preferred. Drivers and riders are asked to arrange carpools in the Meetup comments, especially for trips from the city; passengers are asked to contribute toward gas and tolls, usually about $10–$15.
The event’s detailed logistics give the meeting point as the Tuxedo commuter parking lot off East Village Road, at 2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987. Penn Station is named in the event header, but the Tuxedo lot is the stated meetup location. The linked map can calculate directions from your starting point; the listing does not specify parking rules, fees or availability.
The organizer suggests a 9:14 a.m. NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Tuxedo, listed to arrive at 10:29 a.m. The station is described as just around the corner from the lot, but that arrival is one minute before the 10:30 meetup. Check NJ Transit’s current timetable and consider whether that leaves enough time to reach the group.
The 4:20 p.m. train back may require shortening the hike. The event also mentions a 6:44 p.m. return, or hourly trains from Suffern after an Uber ride. These are the listing’s suggestions, not independently confirmed schedules.
Drivers and riders are asked to organize carpools in the event comments, especially for trips from the city. Passengers are asked to chip in for gas and tolls, usually about $10–$15.
Yes. Though the group intends to stay together, the organizer expects participants to be able to continue alone using a map or offline-GPS app and know how to use it.
Last Foliage Hike of the Season [9 miles, Train Access], Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:30 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · NYC Hiking And Nature Meetup | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The organizer says they are available, but doesn’t identify their locations. Ask Andre G. ahead of time if your plans depend on a particular option.
The event says that return may require cutting the hike short. It also mentions a 6:44 p.m. train or hourly trains from Suffern via Uber; check current service times before traveling.
The event information does not state whether admission costs anything. Check Meetup’s RSVP/Attend details, and follow the listed guest limit.
No one under 18 and no dogs are allowed. The event also says guests may not exceed the RSVP guest limit.
2 Powerhouse Ln, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
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