(CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER) HIKE AT HUCKLEBERRY POINT AND UPPER JAPANESE FALLS: Join the WCSU Adventure Club as we hike Huckleberry Point.

This is a 5-mile hike at Huckleberry Point; when you get to the top you will see the beautiful Catskills on your right and Hudson River to the left. Transportation will be provided, the Adventure Club will be traveling with a van. We will take a break for lunch so be sure to pack one!

The address is: 2425 Platte Clove Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427
And the coordinates are: (42.133607°N, 74.082241°W

Please bring plenty of water, a lunch, hiking shoes or boots (ones you aren’t afraid to get a little dirty), and dress appropriately for the weather (layers are encouraged as you may get hot while hiking)!

Space in the van is limited, be sure to RSVP ASAP!

Take a look at this ten-essentials list to prepare yourself for the woods along with our suggestions below.

What to wear:

Footwear with grippy soles
Shorts/pants appropriate for hiking
hat/gloves

What to consider:
Snack
First aid kit

What to avoid:
Cotton. It kills. It does not wick moisture and it does not dry

What to bring:
Small backpack/day pack
Water
Long sleeve shirt/light sweatshirt/layers to regulate sweating
Windbreaker
A packed lunch

Words of advice:
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
Dress appropriately for October.
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)