What we’re about
Welcome to Hike Putnam and Beyond.
This group consists of people who enjoy hiking at a relaxed pace. Join us for some wonderful outdoor activities with some nice people. We will explore trails in the area, mostly in Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Fairfield, Litchfield, and Duchess Counties, as well as other locations from time to time. Non hiking events may also be scheduled. While you should have a reasonable level of fitness, hiking experience is not necessary. Most of our hikes will be relaxed but moderate in pace, distance & terrain. There may be some more challenging trails included too. I will provide details and links for each hike - please use the information provided to decide if the hike is right for your needs and level of fitness. I think we should all have a good time on these hikes. For more information, please read the About Us pages http://hiking.meetup.com/370/about/
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Beginners and Sociables: Arden Point walk and Highland Lights at The GarrisonGarrison NY Metro North Station , Garrison , NY$2.00
This hike will be on relatively flat trails and is a shorter version than our "Arden Point and Beyond hike" The trails run near the Hudson river, and our route will include Arden point with views of the river, Bear Mountain Bridge, West Point and surrounding hills. If time allows we will loop by Garrison Institute and the Hamilton Fish house. The hike is suitable for beginners, who can keep a relaxed/moderate pace, however this is not a stroll.
After our hike we will drive about 5 mins over to the beautiful property up at 'The Garrison' (2015 US 9 Garrison, New York 10524), for 'Highland Lights' (optional). Over the last few weeks professionals and volunteers have been constructing large and small lanterns, and we will head over to enjoy them lit up in a procession. Register here (free or donate): 4th Annual Highland Lights: Microcosmos – HVS
Terrain: Easy, mix of crushed gavel and hiking trails
Distance: ~2-2.5 miles (early outs possible by retracing your route), final distance for our hike will depend on overall pace of group. Expect some additional walking up at the highland lights event.
Pace: Relaxed/Moderate with several short stopsDogs: Friendly, well behaved dogs are welcome, but should be on a leash or strict control of the owner. Owners should find out and respect the rules of the park, and follow requests made by the organizers. Dogs may not be allowed at the procession.
What to bring and wear: Bring water, something to snack on. As with all shoulder season hikes you should wear hiking boots/shoes. Remember to dress in layers and bring enough clothes for the conditions. You may want to bring a change of footwear/clothes for the event at 'The Garrison'
Meetup Donation: There is a $2 suggested donation for this event, this helps cover the cost of the dues meetup charges organizers (~$400/year) for using the site. As always this will be collected at the event, you can ignore the "unpaid" next to your name (before and after the event).
Cancellation notices: I will be monitoring the weather prior to the event and if conditions are not good the event is subject to cancellation. Please make sure to check your email/site prior to leaving for the event, cancellation notices will be sent prior to 4 pm if required.
Liability Waiver: This is a social group of like minded individuals that enjoy hiking, it is not organized by a professional hiker. Hiking or outdoor activities have inherent risks. Your participation in our hikes or other events could be dangerous and can result in serious injury, medical emergency, even death. You agree to participate in this event completely at your own risk and to take full responsibility for your own safety and well being, including those of your guests.
- HVSF with picnic at The Garrison: Play - The Matchmaker by Thornton WilderThe Garrison, Garrison, NY
If you wish to join us, please buy a ticket; then post a comment indicating where you will be sitting and sign up - I will then move you from the waitlist.
Over the last few years, we have enjoyed several fantastic H.V.S.F - plays along with a pre-performance group picnic. This season will be the last in the beloved tent, but no fear a new permanent structure is being constructed.
On Thursday, June 26th please join us for:
The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder directed by Davis McCallum
As the audience sits under a tent the performance will occur rain or shine, and only the actors might get wet - the show must go on!
*** Schedule ***
- 5.30 pm - picnic
- 7.30 pm - performance starts.
We will meet at 5.30 pm for our potluck picnic. I hope to enjoy the views from the hill - it's a bit of an extra walk - but worth it, so plan accordingly. From the parking follow the path, you will see the tent downhill to the right, continue, and then veer left up the grassy slope after crossing the road. The picnic is subject to cancellation, depending on the weather.
*** Purchasing tickets *** If you wish to join us, please purchase your own theater tickets at: The Matchmaker – HVS
Please RSVP on the site and let us know in your comments where you will be located in the tent. I will be in Section 100: Row F, Seat 16
Group donation:
If you enjoy getting together with the group for this event, please consider donating $1-2 dollars to help cover the fee that Meetup charges organizers (~$400/year), thanks.Play Prices:
$10-100Discounts
There are several discounts available, including "loyalty" if you buy tickets to all 3 shows (no Saturdays or the $10 tickets) - 25% off before May 1, 20% off afterward, and tickets are as low as $10 if you don't mind an obstructed view. See the website for all discounts.*** Info about the play***
I can’t imagine a world without love. Why, if you take away love, you take away the purpose for living!”SET BETWEEN A SLEEPY HUDSON RIVER TOWN and the bustling metropolis of 1880’s New York City, Thornton Wilder’s comic masterpiece is a delightful exploration of love, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness, set against the All-American backdrop of business and commerce. Don’t miss the play that inspired the musical Hello, Dolly! in a big boisterous production featuring HVS favorites Nance Williamson and Kurt Rhoads as Dolly Levi and Horace Vandergelder.
- HVSF with picnic at The Garrison: Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors"The Garrison, Garrison, NY
If you wish to join us, please buy a ticket; then post a comment indicating where you will be sitting and sign up - I will then move you from the waitlist.
Over the last few years, we have enjoyed several fantastic H.V.S.F - plays along with a pre-performance group picnic. This season will be the last in the beloved tent, but no fear a new permanent structure is being constructed.
On Sunday, July 13th please join us for:
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare directed by Ryan Quinn
As the audience sits under a tent the performance will occur rain or shine, and only the actors might get wet - the show must go on!
*** Schedule ***
- 3 pm - picnic
- 5 pm - performance starts.
We will meet at 3 pm for our potluck picnic. I hope to enjoy the views from the hill - it's a bit of an extra walk - but worth it, so plan accordingly. From the parking follow the path, you will see the tent downhill to the right, continue, and then veer left up the grassy slope after crossing the road. The picnic is subject to cancellation, depending on the weather.
*** Purchasing tickets *** If you wish to join us, please purchase your own theater tickets at: The Comedy of Errors – HVS
Please RSVP on the site and let us know in your comments where you will be located in the tent. I will be in Section 100: Row E, Seat 16
Group donation:
If you enjoy getting together with the group for this event, please consider donating $1-2 dollars to help cover the fee that Meetup charges organizers (~$400/year), thanks.Play Prices:
$10-100Play Discounts
There are several discounts available, including "loyalty" if you buy tickets to all 3 shows (no Saturdays or the $10 tickets) - 25% off before May 1, 20% off afterwards, and tickets are as low as $10 if you don't mind an obstructed view. See the website for all discounts.*** Info about the play ***
"I to the world am like a drop of waterThat in the ocean seeks another drop.”
ONE OF SHAKESPEARE’S MOST MADCAP COMEDIES, the play follows two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, who unknowingly cross paths many years later. Their encounters spark a whirlwind of mayhem, leading to a series of escalating comic misadventures. With sharp wit, slapstick humor, and the special kind of heartache that comes from searching for your soulmate in a world turned upside down, The Comedy of Errors is a timeless celebration of human folly, in all its wondrous forms.
- HVSF with picnic at The Garrison: Musical - OctetThe Garrison, Garrison, NY
If you wish to join us, please buy a ticket; then post a comment indicating where you will be sitting and sign up - I will then move you from the waitlist.
Over the last few years, we have enjoyed several fantastic H.V.S.F - plays along with a pre-performance group picnic. This season will be the last in the beloved tent, but no fear a new permanent structure is being constructed.
On Sunday, Aug 17th please join us for:
Octet by Dave Malloy directed by Amanda Dehnert
As the audience sits under a tent the performance will occur rain or shine, and only the actors might get wet - the show must go on!
*** Schedule ***
- 3 pm - picnic
- 5 pm - performance starts.
We will meet at 3 pm for our potluck picnic. I hope to enjoy the views from the hill - it's a bit of an extra walk - but worth it, so plan accordingly. From the parking follow the path, you will see the tent downhill to the right, continue, and then veer left up the grassy slope after crossing the road. The picnic is subject to cancellation, depending on the weather.
*** Purchasing tickets *** If you wish to join us, please purchase your own theater tickets at: Octet – HVS
Please RSVP on the site and let us know in your comments where you will be located in the tent. I will be in Section 100: Row E, Seat 16
Group donation:
If you enjoy getting together with the group for this event, please consider donating $1-2 dollars to help cover the fee that Meetup charges organizers (~$400/year), thanks.Musical Prices:
$10-100Discounts
There are several discounts available, including "loyalty" if you buy tickets to all 3 shows (no Saturdays or the $10 tickets) - 25% off before May 1, 20% off afterward, and tickets are as low as $10 if you don't mind an obstructed view. See the website for all discounts.*** Info about the musical***
“If I go, will you go too?
Will you follow me?
Will you promise me?”FROM THE CELEBRATED AUTHOR OF Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 comes a hauntingly original new musical about the search for human connection in the digital age. Featuring rich harmonies and intricate vocal arrangements, Octet finds compelling human drama in our middle-of-the-night anxieties about the impact of technology on the nature of our relationships.
The HVS production is the first to follow the original Off-Broadway version, which won the 2020 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding New Musical
