Information Sheet & Driving Directions

*Finish time is approximate and includes rest stops and mountainside service, and will be determined by the pace of the group. Please note: Finish time can vary by over an hour (earlier or later), so please plan accordingly. We cannot predict exact timing for return to cars. Suggested minimum age is 8 years old.

General:
Imagine climbing to a beautiful mountaintop to experience the blowing of a shofar and the reading of Torah in community with Tamid. We planned the second day Rosh Hashanah hike to be a time for reflection and regeneration – a fun and unrushed, inspiring outdoor experience for individuals, couples and families.  The hike will be at a casual pace on hiking trails and will allow time for exploring and enjoying all that this natural environment has to offer.

Highlights:

• 3.7 mile round trip woodsy hike in a scenic section of Harriman Park with hilly, moderately graded trails, and one very short steeper section nearing the top of the mountain requiring light scrambling up rocks.  
• Spiritual and interactive shofar service planned at a beautiful mountaintop.  
• Short closing Tashlich service at pristine trailside lake.
• Participants should feel comfortable walking on trails with uneven footing and be able to spend  a half-day on foot hiking in the woods on hilly terrain.
• Trail is moderately graded with one very short steeper section near the top of Stockbridge Mountain.
• Total elevation gain is approximately 700 feet.
• There are restroom facilities at the parking area. 
• Meet at 10:00 am SHARP at  the Silver Mine Parking Area off of Seven Lakes Drive in Harriman State Park. Please note that there is no cell phone service at the parking area and throughout many parts of the park and hike. Therefore you would be unable to contact us in the event of a late arrival. Allow plenty of extra drive time to ensure on-time arrival.
• Make sure you start the day with a hearty breakfast before arriving.

What To Wear and What To Bring:

• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots suited for uneven terrain.  
• Picnic lunch  and plenty of snacks for the rest  – hiking builds an appetite!
• Minimum one quart of water per person (two quarts if it is a hot day).
• For clothing – Layers always work best and should include a light sweater (i.e., fleece), rain jacket and if the forecast is for cooler weather – a heavier sweater or jacket, light gloves and hat.  Ideally, avoid cotton.
• Light day pack.
• Misc: Sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses.

What To Know:

• Participants should feel comfortable walking on trails with uneven footing and be able to spend more than a half-day on foot, hiking in the woods on hilly terrain;
• Total elevation gain over the course of the hike is approximately 500 feet;
• There are restroom facilities at the start of the hike (other than the great outdoors!).  
• Meet at 10am SHARP at the Silver Mine Parking Area off of Seven Lakes Drive (see directions below). Please note that there is no cell phone service at the parking area and throughout many parts of the park and hike. Therefore, you would be unable to contact us in the event of a late arrival. We also suggest that you keep a copy of the directions below as back up. Allow plenty of extra drive time to ensure on-time arrival as we will make a prompt departure, and parking is an issue on weekends.  
• Make sure you start the day with a hearty breakfast before arriving.

Directions:

Meet at the Silver Mine Parking Area.