Appalachian Trail, near Vernon

We will continue work refurbishing and upgrading sections of the 'Stairway to Heaven' on Wawayanda Mountain.  Meeting location:  the Appalachian Trail parking lot on Rt. 94 north of Vernon (Driving directions are below.) For all work trips, bring your lunch, plenty of water, gloves and sturdy work shoes, and be prepared to get dirty. All tools, materials and training will be provided. Beginners are welcomed on all work trips. All events begin at 9:00am. There is usually a walk to the work site, so please be there on time (call the leaders’ cell phone if you are coming to an event and are running late). Rain cancels – if in doubt, call the leaders between 6:00 and 6:30 that morning. Carpooling: if anyone is interested in carpooling (offering a ride or riding), please let the leaders know and we will try to arrange a shared ride. (Passengers please be prepared to contribute for gas.) - null - Driving Directions: The Appalachian Trail parking lot on Rt. 94 north of Vernon. Get yourself to the center of Vernon, on Rt. 94. (We do that as follows: take Rt. 23 west approximately 15 miles from I-287. After passing ‘Canistear Road’ start watching for Rt. 515 – this is a turnoff just before the traffic light. (Rt. 515 starts at Rt. 23). Follow Rt. 515 to the center of Vernon, where Rte. 94 joins you at the light.) Once in Vernon, continue north on the co-aligned 515 & 94 for about 2.5 miles. The AT parking lot is on the right(there is a small sign). If you reach Heaven Hill Farm, you've gone too far.