Stairway to Heaven Half Day Hike via the Appalachian Trail
+ Heaven Hill Farm Stop

Ready for the perfect fall day that takes you on the Stairway to Heaven trail leading to Pinwheel Vista, a gorgeous 180 degree view of the fall foliage? AND with a cider donut reward at the end? Then you better join this hike!

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Included:

• Pick up and drop off at NY Penn Station (only for Saturday hikes)

• NJ Bagel Breakfast

• Sandwich lunch 

• Cider Donut from Heaven Hill Farm

• Kayla, Founder of New Journey Adventures, as your Hiking Guide- aka silly chit chat and laugh time while hiking?? priceless!

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Saturday NYC Transport Itinerary: (November 9th)

• 8:00 am meet at NY Penn Station (your booking confirmation will include exact meetup location details)

• 8:15 am leave Penn Station

• Drop off at trailhead by 9:45 am

• Debrief of hike and safety information while you eat your bagels :)

• Start hike by 10:15 am 

• Hike to Pinwheel Vista 10:15 am-12:30 pm

• Lunch break and take in the views at Pinwheel Vista

• Begin descent back down to Heaven Hill Farm (roughly 30-45 min)

• Cider donut and relaxation time at Heaven Hill Farm!

• Pick up from Heaven Hill Farm at 2:30 pm

• Drop off at Penn Station by 4:00 pm 

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Sunday Meet at Trailhead Itinerary: (October 20th)

• Meet at Appalachian Trailhead at 9:00 am

• Debrief of hike and safety information while you eat your bagels :)

• Start hike by 9:30 am 

• Hike to Pinwheel Vista 9:30 am-11:45 am

• Lunch break and take in the views at Pinwheel Vista

• Begin descent back down to Heaven Hill Farm (roughly 30-45 min)

• Cider donut and relaxation time at Heaven Hill Farm!

• Optional: Heaven Hill Farm sells General Admission Day tickets that gives you access to activities like the hayride and pumpkin patch, feel free to spend the rest of your afternoon at the farm and guide yourself back on the same trail to the trailhead (roughly 2.5 miles back)

• After taking a cider donut break, group will continue hike back to the trailhead 

• Arrive at trailhead by 3:00 pm

 

What to Wear

• Hiking boots or very sturdy sneakers are a MUST for this hike, the trail is very rocky and involves some scrambling

• Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (wear or bring layers!)

• Wool or synthetic socks

• Sunglasses (optional)

• Hat (optional)

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What to Pack

• 2 Liters of water (think 2 large water bottles)

• Backpack that can fit everything you need to carry, including your lunch

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Trekking polls (optional)

• Any additional snacks you'd like

• Any medications or personal items you need

 

a full packing list will be sent to you after your booking is confirmed

 

This is a strenuous trail and not recommended for complete beginner hikers or someone without a basic level of fitness, as long as you either have hiking experience or workout semi-regularly you're all good! :)