Take a HIKE and Raise Funds for Sterling Forest. This is a great chance to get out and enjoy a fall hike in Sterling Forest as the autumn colors brighten the hills with their red and golden tones. The Sterling Forest Partnership is a not-for-profit organization that promotes responsible stewardship for the preservation of Sterling Forest as a wild habitat preserve, and encourages the protection of the natural landscape of the Highlands through education, research and public involvement.
Depending on your enthusiasm and fitness level you can select from hikes varying from a short, moderate 3 mile hike up to more strenuous 8 or 9 mile hikes. All hikes will be led by qualified hike leaders.
Our Hike-a-thon is to raise money for the continuation of education and research programs in Sterling Forest and to continue the fight to protect the remaining 2,000-plus acres of the Forest still owned by the Sterling Forest Corporation. This developer has proposed a major development which backs right up to the new state park boundary.
Before coming to the event, your challenge is to get as many sponsors as possible to pledge or donate, in advance, money based on your participation in the Hike-a-thon. They can contribute on a per-mile-that-you-hike basis or a simple donation. Please list all pledges and donations received on the sponsor pledge sheet on the reverse side. Bring your pledge sheet and money with you come to hike.
The Red Apple Rest will be serving a Hiker’s Breakfast Special before the hike. Support local businesses and get your fresh sandwich and beverage for lunch on the trail at the Red Apple Rest.
Location: Red Apple Rest, Route 17 north of Tuxedo, NY
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Registration Fee: a minimum of $15 in pledges or cash
$50 certificate to the hiker with MOST $ DONATIONS
$25 certificate to the winner of the LUCKY HIKER draw
To be eligible to receive prizes you must have turned in a minimum of $15 in donations.
BRING Pledges and donations, Water and food,Insect repellent (for ticks) and Rugged hiking shoes. Dress for the weather, we hike rain or shine.
Please preregister by mail, e-mail, calling or faxing your name and which hike you will take, to: Sterling Forest Partnership, 7 Spring Rock Drive, Goshen NY, 10924.
Tel/fax 914-294-3098, e-mail: sterlfor@magiccarpet.com