Join us as we hike Overlook Mountain (#5 in our Catskills Fire Tower series)! Free roundtrip transportation included, courtesy of Merrell!

Tickets open at noon on Saturday, July 18.

Overlook Mountain is #5 on our Catskills Fire Tower series, and we’re now officially on the final half of this challenge!

Join us for a 5-mile hike to the top of Overlook Mountain Fire Tower! A gravel and rocky trail offers a steady and steep climb (1,400 feet elevation gain) up to the summit while passing through ruins of a long-abandoned hotel. If we’re lucky, we might get a chance to see some raptors at the top and wildlife (rodents, rattlesnakes, deer, oh my!) along the route! Enjoy your packed lunch at the top, earn your fire tower badge, and try your chances at our raffle!

This series is made possible through the generous support of Merrell–providing FREE round-trip transportation to/from upper Manhattan and the Catskills, swag, and more!

All ages are welcome to join us as long as they feel confident/comfortable with the distance. We ask all interested participants to please be mindful of the elevation and pace before registering for this trip–both orgs continue to offer more community walks & hikes for everyone to enjoy.

Registration is required and incomplete/duplicate RSVPs will be automatically returned.

WAIVERS

In order to participate in the event, it is required to complete both of our insurance waivers prior to boarding the bus:

– The Latino Outdoors insurance waiver

– The Merrell insurance waiver (we’ll have printed copies available)

ITINERARY

• 6:50AM – Participants meet up at Central Park North
• 7AM – Shuttle bus departs EXACTLY ON TIME, WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD THE BUS PAST THIS TIME (NO EXCEPTIONS) PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, CONSIDERING POSSIBLE SUBWAY DELAYS, ETC.
• 9:30AM – Arrive & hike Overlook Mountain Fire Tower (5 miles with 1,400 feet elevation gain at a 30-minute per mile pace or faster). Enjoy your packed lunch on the trail.
• 3PM – Return to bus & depart for Central Park North
• 5:30PM – Arrive at Central Park North

PACKING LIST

• Sweat-wicking and comfortable outdoor clothing to wear outside (consider wearing layers as well as long pants and long socks (light colored preferably because it is tick season!)
• Rain jacket
• Comfortable and sturdy hiking boots/sneakers with traction
• 3 liters of water
• Entertainment and comforts for the ride to/from (you may leave this in the bus, at your own risk, while we hike)
• Bug repellent
• Hat, sunglasses, sun block
• Your own snacks and lunch
• Any snacks you’d like to share with everyone (optional!)
• Trekking pole(s) (highly recommended)
• Bathroom kit (toilet paper, small ziplock bag to pack out used paper/items (we are practcing take in/take out/Leave No Trace), hand sanitizer)
• We will have basic first aid kits