Let’s do the AT in during Fall Foliage season!

In this hike series, we are taking on the longest hiking-only footpath in the world – one section at a time. And this is our overnight trip! That’s right – we’ll drive up early on Saturday, hike, spend a night in a house we are renting just for our group, then hike Sunday, and spend the morning in Jim Thorpe on the holiday Monday before heading back to the City.

On Day 1, we’ll hike the beautiful ridge line and ascent Bear Rock. Day 2 will be a day with shorter mileage to allow for a more moderate pace. We’ll continue along the same ridge and hike up Bake Oven Knob. We will finish up our weekend with exploring the town of Jim Thorpe in the Poconos.

Because this is a point-to-point hike, there is no need to double-back. It’s only the Appalachian Trail, and it’s new places all day long. Come explore the AT with us!

Accommodations: Shared chalet with just our group – four-person bunk room. Single and double rooms available for an extra $100 and $75 fee respectively. The chalet has a hot tub, game room, fire place, and outdoor space.

Note: This is an INTERMEDIATE+ trip. The pace will be moderate, but in order to get to the hotel before nighttime, the group will keep moving throughout the day, with a shorter stop for lunch. 

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Join us for arguably the most famous hike in Mohonk Preserve! If you like scrambling and rock formations, this adventure is definitely for you! We’ll squeeze our way through narrow passages and among giant boulders, climb up ladders, and scramble to our heart’s content. After climbing and crawling through the ‘Labyrinth’ and “Lemon Squeeze” features, we’ll reach Skytop Tower. The tower itself is beautiful and internationally-famous, but what is even more breathtaking are the magnificent views of the Hudson Valley. We will get amazing views of fall foliage!

This hike is a popular one, and we’ll be leaving early to beat the crowds!

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In our Fall Foliage series, we are taking you to beautiful places to see the leaves turn! Gertrude’s Nose is a classic fall foliage hike!

We’ll see one of the most iconic views in Minnewaska State Park Preserve! This hike traverses the ridge of Gertrude’s Nose, a unique rock formation on the Shawangunk Ridge. We’ll start our adventure at Lake Minnewaska, a glacial lake rimmed by towering, white sandstone cliffs. We’ll then traverse carriage roads and woodland trails and enjoy breathtaking views at the top of the ridge before reaching Gertrude’s Nose. With a keen eye and a little luck, you might spot local wildlife, like a porcupine or a black vulture, a recent addition to this area’s bird population.

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We are hoping to catch a bit of the last fall foliage on this hike!

Today’s hike has a little bit of everything.  We’ll start the day with a steep ascent to the Overlook Mountain House and spend some time exploring its ruins.  Next, we’ll visit the Overlook Fire Tower where, if you dare to climb to the top, you’ll have an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Catskill Mountains.  As we continue on we’ll visit a remote mountain lake and end the day at a beautiful waterfall.  This Catskill ‘sightseeing’ adventure is one of a kind!

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Celebrate Halloween with a Spooktacular hike from Adventure Untamed.

First, we are off to Raven Rocks! Raven Rocks is the most remote area of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, so you know we are in for a treat! This hike has a little bit of everything: pastures, a brook, lakes, old growth forest, and so much natural beauty. We will traverse both hiking and gravel paths and climb up to a beautiful rock outcropping on top of a cliff.

After the hike, we are celebrating Halloween with the Knickerbocker Tour that will take us to a cemetery at Sleepy Hollow where we will learn more about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! It’s going to be a fantastic adventure! Come celebrate Halloween with us!

What’s included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC (if you would like to meet us at the trailhead, please email info@adventureuntamed.com for a discount)
• Tickets to the Knickerbocker Tour

We are hoping to catch the last of the fall leaves on this hike!

This hike takes us to the very western edge of the Catskill Mountains. It’s so remote that it’s outside the official boundary of the Catskill Park. We’ll follow an old, unmarked trail to the summit of Vly Mountain before tackling Bearpen, the original “Beast of the East”. It got that nickname when it was poised to become a hub for Northeast skiing. Following an old ski road on a moderate climb to the top of Bearpen, we’ll enjoy spectacular views and investigate the ruins of an old ski lift.

These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #32 and #28 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,542′ and 3,587′).

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Spend Thanksgiving Day in great company! Staying local for Thanksgiving? Come with us!

On this classic Hudson Highlands hike we’ll traverse Storm King Mountain’s steep trails while we hike one of the few places where a river bisects the Appalachian Mountain Chain almost to sea level.  This unique geological feature has created views both up and down the Hudson River that are truly magnificent. It’s a 5-mile hike, which will get you back to NYC early for your evening plans, but it still has enough elevation gain to get your blood pumping. We’ll take our time on the trail and get a workout, climbing a to the summit of this gorgeous mountain!

And if you have evening plans, we’ll get you back to the City by 4:00 pm! It’s the best of both worlds! Come, get your blood pumping, with enough time left at the end to still have evening plans! Gobble-gobble!

What’s included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC
• Hike one of the most iconic scrambles in the region
• Trail treats 🙂

This has become an annual tradition for Adventure Untamed! As we enter a new year, we get together, drive to the heart of the largest park in the contiguous United States – Adirondacks – and climb a 46er. 46ers are 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks, each over 4,000 feet tall. We ring in the new year with mountain climbing, games, and great company! Oh, and did we mention a really cozy lodge (actual picture of the lodge above)?

So, how do you plan to say hello to 2026? How do you want to greet the new year? Join us on this beautiful adventure! Our journey will take us on a gorgeous hike of Table Top. If you are looking for winter scenery, this is the hike for you. The approach goes through forest trails then opens up at Marcy Dam where you are surrounded by high peaks on all sides. And from the summit, you will see Mt. Marcy and the Great Range, as well as other high peaks. It’s lovely!

It’s a flat-ish start for the first two miles, then a steady climb for the next three to the summit. The hike will feel anywhere between INTERMEDIATE and CHALLENGING, depending on your experience and conditions. But we plan to keep the pace very moderate, to allow for an enjoyable day. If you can do a Catskill 3500 mountain, you can do this peak (as long as the weather cooperates, of course)! We’ll also provide micro spikes, crampons, and/or snowshoes, so you don’t have to worry about traction. And the view from the top is worth the effort! On a clear day, we will be able to see countless mountains in the High Peaks region.

When not hiking, we’ll spend our nights in front of the fireplace at the Adirondack Loj, relaxing and enjoying board games and great conversation.

Experience: Prior winter hiking experience strongly encouraged. Please email us if you don’t have winter hiking experience. Please contact us with any questions at info@adventureuntamed.com. We can help you put together a training plan! This trip is rated INTERMEDIATE due to easier pace, but it may feel more challenging depending on conditions. This trip has CHALLENGING terrain and (sometimes) conditions.

Accommodations: Shared (with our group) loft room at ADK Loj. Limited private rooms available for an extra $100 per night. Please email us at info@adventureuntamed.com with questions and requests.

Food: We will have lunch on the road the first day and the last day. Other than that, all meals are included.

Day 1 (January 2nd)

We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at the Loj we’ll go for a short warm-up hike. On the trail, we’ll discuss winter hiking and layering techniques to set us up for success the next day. After a moderate scramble to the top, gorgeous views of the Adirondacks will open up right in front of us. That evening we’ll enjoy a tasty dinner and and get ready for our climb.

Day 2 (January 3rd)

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the summit attempt of Table Top. We’ll take our time on the trail and make consistent, steady progress, admiring the views. That night, we’ll relax in front of the fire after a delicious dinner and welcome 2026!

Day 3 (January 4th)

After a good night’s rest, we’ll pack and relax for the leisurely drive back to New York City, stopping for lunch along the way. For those interested, we’ll do a short morning hike to ring in the new year!

Join us on a classic climb of the tallest mountain in the Northeast, with an extra challenge of doing it in precarious winter conditions. At 6,288 feet, boasting 4,000 feet of elevation gain over 4 miles, and harsh, unpredictable weather above treeline, this thrilling hike will challenge even experienced hikers.

Our adventure will take us up and down the classic Winter Lion’s Head Route, and we’ll experience everything from forest trails to the heart-pounding climbs up the steep, snow-covered slopes. Finally, we’ll make our way above the treeline and to the exposed summit cone.

If you are lucky enough to summit on a clear day,  you will enjoy gorgeous views of the White Mountains and be able to see as far as Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Canada, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Experience: This trip is for experienced hikers with prior winter hiking experience. Please contact us at info@adventureuntamed.com for more information. We can help you create a training plan!

Accommodations: 4-person bunk rooms at the Joe Dodge Lodge, 2 nights.

Food: We will have lunch on the road the first day and the last day. Other than that, all meals are included.

Day 1 (February 14th)

We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at the Joe Dodge Lodge, we’ll go for a short warm-up hike. We’ll test out our gear and learn crampon and ice axe use, as well as the skills to stay warm, dry, and safe in unpredictable winter conditions. After a moderate scramble to the top, gorgeous views of Mt. Washington will open up right in front of us, and you can trace the route you’ll be taking to the summit the next day. That evening we’ll enjoy dinner, do a gear check, and get a good night’s sleep before the summit attempt the following morning.

Day 2 (February 15th)

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the summit attempt of Mount Washington. The snowy terrain will get the blood pumping right away. Be prepared for steep ascents, especially as the day goes on and you enter the Alpine Zone and make your way up the summit cone. Once above the treeline, you may encounter extreme weather, but our guides will be there every step of the way to keep you safe. If the day is clear, winter-wonderland views of the White Mountains will open up at the top. The hike down, with its steep descents, can be just as challenging as the way up. Back at the lodge, we’ll unwind, relax, and have a delicious dinner to celebrate the day’s adventures.

Day 3 (February 16th)

After a good night’s rest, we’ll pack up, eat breakfast, and relax for the leisurely drive back to New York City, stopping for lunch along the way. You have a choice to sleep in or go on an optional pre-breakfast hike!