In-Person: Thanksgiving Hike to Hook Mountain

In-Person: Thanksgiving Hike to Hook Mountain
 
with Lin Wang Gordon
 
Sunday, November 28th, 2021 | 10:00am – 3:00pm ET
 
“In every walk in Nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir, naturalist

Enjoy a fall day in the peaceful beauty of the Hudson Valley with a guided, meditative hike to connect with nature and ourselves. This hike takes the scenic route along the Long Path—into the Rockland Lake State Park and up Hook Mountain. Enjoy expansive vistas only 1.5 hours outside of the city, and an extraordinary space designated by the New York Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area.

Much of the hike will be observed in silence but we will integrate meditation practices throughout the day — allowing our senses to come alive and our sense of separateness fall away. Turning our attention inward allows us to become receptive to both of our outer and inner experiences. The dynamic outdoor conditions will be a perfect container for mindfulness practices.

The hike will be approximately from 10am – 3:30pm.
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Where: Rockland Lake State Park, South Entrance on Route 9W and Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989. (Use “753 Route 9W” for Rockland Roots GPS. The park entrance should be one block ahead). It’s parking field #4. There is a picnic table under a big tree near the toll booth of the parking lot.

Length and Elevation: Approximately 5.8 miles, 698 ft elevation – Relatively moderate hike, but there are sections of ups and downs, pls bring hiking poles and wear proper hiking shoes.

Meeting Time: We’ll meet a picnic table right next to the park lot at 9:45am. Restrooms will be available.

Maximum enrollment: 18 people

No prior meditation experience needed.

Bring:

Mask
Hiking poles (pls bring them if you have them)
Your lunch
Ample snacks
At least 3 liters of water
A backpack
Organic tick repellent (optional)
Organic bug repellent (optional)
Sitting props if needed (thermal rest z-seat pad, light yoga block, etc.)
Wear

Sturdy hiking boots
Comfortable athletic clothing in layers so you can adjust accordingly – (cottons are discouraged)
Wool socks (if possible)
Hat
Jacket
Sunscreen
Sunglasses

Registration:

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