Guardians of the Highlands

Distance: Approx. 20 miles / 5000 ft gain

Time: 8.5 hours walk-time

*** This event is part of the Strenuous Series and is meant for indivduals with advanced physical and mental capability and is designed to be extremely difficult. We will be moving at a fast pace over rugged terrain for long distances, forgoing breaks and moving quickly. Upon completion of the full route, participants will be awarded a Strenuous Series PROACTIVE Patch. ***

The southern gate of the Hudson Highlands is formed by a series of peaks within Bear Mountain State Park -- Cat’s Elbow, Dunderberg Mountain, West Mountain, The Timp, and Bear Mountain. A rugged route will cover them all, leading to many of the most notable scenes in the area.

Please register for this event through the website and accept the terms of the waiver on the EVENTS page. Registrants will receive detailed hike information prior to the event via email. Please refer to the most recent email (sent within 48 hours of the event) for most current details. Email contact@proactiveahw.com or DM @proactiveahw if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Registering for this hike requires accepting the terms of the waiver on our events page.*