Fall Foliage and Harvest Festivals - a classic autumn day upstate!
We'll enjoy on a gentle hike in Minnewaska in the morning to enjoy peak fall foliage and work up an appetite because... We'll be spending the afternoon at the International Pickle Festival in New Paltz where the incredible pickles, prepared food, and craft vendors are making this the fastest growing festival in NY
Held at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, the festival is home to over a hundred vendors who sell pickles, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts, fashion, jewelry, and more. There’s a home pickling contest and the Pickle Triathlon offers a pickle eating contest, pickle juice drinking and a pickle toss.
Hike stats
🥾 ~3.5 miles
⛰️ About 300ft elevation gain
🧭 Difficulty: Gentle
The Destination Backcountry Difference
Why hike with us? Expert guides. Founded in 2011, our NY State-licensed guides are not merely hike leaders, they are ambassadors for the outdoors, dedicated to sharing their passion for nature with others.
A FULL day of adventure: Our all-inclusive day escapes include transportation, meals, and a full day of hiking and adventure. Make your escape upstate worth every minute!
On this trail, our guides will share:
🌿 A hike chosen to highlight the best of the foliage in the mountains and valley paired with a local favorite festival as a post-hike activity
🥾 The best way to enjoy the hundreds of options at the festival - Our favorite vendors, food, and more at the Garlic Festival. We've been going for years!
🌲 Incredible observations about the forest and wildlife we may encounter.
What's Included?
🚐 Transportation to and from NYC
☕ Breakfast: Your adventure includes a breakfast of fresh fruit and donuts and a selection of coffee and tea for the drive to the trailhead
🧀 Snacks: On this one we provide trail snacks on the hike but save our appetite for the festival
🌄 On trail guidance from an expert NYS licensed guide
🧄💰$5 festival entrance fee included.
Schedule
6:30 Brooklyn Pickup near Barclays
7:00 Manhattan Pickup at Grand Central
~8:30 Rest Stop
~9:30 Arrival at Trailhead
~12:30 Head to Pickle Festival
~4:30 Van returns to the city
~5:00 Rest stop
~7:00 Manhattan Drop Off
~7:30 Brooklyn Drop Off
*All times are estimates. We adjust every adventure to the pace and needs of the group. Travel time are subject to many factors, including weather and traffic.
What Do I Need to Bring With Me?
Must have
💧 2, 1-liter water bottles
🎽 Wear: Comfortable, breathable clothes. Standard workout clothes are great for hiking
🥾 Footwear: Sturdy sneakers, trail runners, or hiking boots. We’ll let you know well in advance if conditions call for special footwear.
🧣A few extra layers of clothes for breaks
Good to have
🌧️ Rain shell
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧢 Hat
FAQs
What happens after I book my adventure? You will receive a confirmation email for your adventure within 24 hours of booking. Your guide will reach out 7-10 days before your adventure with an update on trail conditions, weather, a final packing list, our adventure waiver, and more.
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