When the going gets tough, the tough go...the other way. We are taking the gloves off for this one (really). The loop starts and ends at the spectacularly situated State-line Lookout Point. We first descend 600 feet via some hair-raising stairs to the water's edge, just as we do for the other (infamous) Palisades hike. When we reach the water's edge, we will head south, taking-in spectacular riverscapes. Brief stops at the Alpine Boat Basin, and Kearney House. Just because there are no rock scrambles, don't assume this is a cake walk. At the Alpine Boat Basin, we will take the Closter Dock trail back to the cliff-top (you knew there will be an ascent, didn't you?) and return by Long Path, stopping briefly at the Women's Federation Monument. About 7 miles total, 900 ft net elevation gain. Let's meet at the State-line Lookout Point Parking Lot about 10 minutes ahead for departure at 10:00 am! Bring plenty of water and snacks, and appropriate seasonal items (sun- and insect-protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 973-704-7362. Noe: Depending on conditions, we might do this hike counterclockwise, which means the hike ends in a steep 600 ft climb.
\*Parking update:\* There is metered parking at State Line Lookout. You can use ParkMobile App, or a credit card to pay. If you are 62+ you can get a yearly pass for $5 (for info, see: https://www.njpalisades.org/parking/). It's a bargain, OK boomer?
Bring plenty of water and snacks, and appropriate seasonal items (sun- and insect-protection in summer, and crampons in winter). Day-of-hike-only phone: 973-704-7362. \*\*Note\*\* We hike at a moderate pace, and never leave anyone behind. Our hikes are not suitable for fast hikers who like to forge ahead of the group. \*\*To join our hikes, you must enable Meetup messaging with organizers (see "New to hiking" link below), and must post a profile image that can be used to recognize you. If you do not, you may be removed from Going list. \*\*By signing up for this event you are acknowledging that you have read and accepted the posted HBCM legal disclaimer: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/llze3pmz7s9qj96oq45rn/HBCM-Legal-Disclaimer.pdf?rlkey=9qlptpwyp8krif2g93y6k92tp&dl=0 \*\*HBCM policies to discourage "repeat no-shows" and/or "repeat late-cancels" (canceling <48 hours before hike): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/bijkvndkauh65m07yejso/HBCM-Policies.pdf?rlkey=368n3eo3xw6o5iysip0it345u&dl=0 \*\* New to hiking or Meetup? Try: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/63b94l4suja3mc16lvdgg/New-Hiker-Guide.pdf?rlkey=4ls1ab4ccppjqtgnxnmt54xv1&dl=0
