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MACRICOSTAS MIDNIGHT HIKE: Join members of the Adventure Club on a “midnight hike” starting at 6:30 p.m. at the below location. Make sure to follow the instructions below if you want to participate.
Macricostas Preserve Coordinates: 41.682860, -73.333694
What to wear:
- Footwear with grippy soles
- Shorts/pants appropriate for hiking
What to consider:
- Snack/dinner/something to eat
- First aid kit
- Trekking poles
What to avoid:
- Cotton. It kills. It does not wick moisture and it does not dry.
What to bring:
- Small backpack/day pack
- Preferably a headlamp. If not available, a flashlight. The phone should NOT be your light source
- Water
- Long sleeve shirt/light sweatshirt for when the sun sets
Words of advice:
- The ascent is steep. Avoid sweating by managing your layers while hiking. The ground may be wet or slippery. Flat-soled shoes are guaranteed to have you on your rear end. Leave them home.
- The Pinnacle is exposed. There is always a breeze and it will get colder when the sun goes down. A headlamp offers a hands-free operation. You will need your hands to maintain your balance during the descent or to hold on to your trekking poles.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out what you pack in. Finally, remember to stay up to date with information and cancellations on the WAC Instagram (@wcsu_wac)