Fall Colors EZ Hike/Culinary Institute Lunch

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\*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/fall-colors-ez-hike-culinary-institute-lunch-2/ \*\*RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com\*\* **Cost: $115 – General Admission / $105 Lifetime VIP** Get out of the hot city and into the cool forest! Spend a summer day out of the city and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley! The Mt Rutsen Loop at Ferncliff Forest is an easy 1.5 mile loop highlighted by the climb up the fire tower for spectacular 360 degree views of the valley and the Catskill Mountains. We will also visit the town of Rhinebeck and enjoy lunch at The Cafeteria at The Culinary Institute of America. Hike Leader: Dave Cervini **What to expect from the Mt Rutsen Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower Loop Hike:** You will take the 7:56am Metro-North train to Poughkeepsie (or you can drive to meet the group at the station at 9:57am). Your guide will pick you up and drive you to Ferncliff Forest for the hike (1.5 miles/1 hour). Following the hike we will visit the village of Rhinebeck, NY. From Rhinebeck we will head over to The Culinary Institute of America’s Cafeteria for lunch. After lunch we will visit The Red Maple Vineyard for samples of their wine, craft beers and hard cider (optional) You will be back on the 4:51pm train at the latest. **Cost:** $115 – General Admission / $105 Lifetime VIP **Included:** Transportation to and from Poughkeepsie train station and to all attractions. Hike & Guide fees. Lunch. (one entrée and soft drink) **Not included:** Since not everyone will be taking the train, train fare is not included. Since not everyone will drink, the beer, wine and hard cider are pay as you go. **About the hike:** This is a level 2-3 hike out of 10. It is about 1.5 miles. There are rocks and roots on the path in some places and there will be leaves on the ground that may make it a…