Don't Miss: 2 Fun, Free Rockland Guided Walks over Labor Day Weekend 2016

NEW CITY, NY — Join experienced Rockland County Trail Guides on free guided walks this Labor Day weekend.

Guided walks offer visitors varied terrain, great scenery, interesting discussion points, and different levels of walking. The county has two on tap.

Fitness Walk at Hook Mountain and Nyack State Beach

Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 8:00 am (promptly) - 12:00 pm

• Join Trail Guide Nice McLean as she leads you on a strenuous hike (8-miles, very difficult walk) all the way up the mountain! Walkers will then proceed down to Nyack Beach and return to the Firehouse along the flat river trail. The hike will also include stops at four 'stations' for approximately 10 minutes to do a variety of exercises including taekwondo, balancing, focusing and stretching. All of this is done to music while in nature.
• Directions: From 9W North at Lake Road, make a right into Rockland Lake (North Entrance), stay to the left at the fork and pass the Knickerbocker Firehouse. You will see the parking area. There is limited parking here. For more information, visit Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ovamSvs5WNy
• Meet in the parking lot by the Firehouse at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers. Parking is limited.
• Hiking boots are recommended, or else closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles. Dress for the weather, and bring a jacket, hat, and rain gear as you see fit. Bring snacks and plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen, binoculars, and a walking stick if you would like. There are no public restrooms available.

The History of Piermont Pier and Bogertown

Sunday, September 4, 2016 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

• Join Richard Esnard of the Piermont Historical Society on this walk on the Pier and then through Bogertown as he explains the history of this area. This moderate to easy 2-mile walk is mainly flat, on a paved pier, with some street walking.
• Directions: Take Route 59 (Main Street) south to Nyack. Pass Broadway and turn right onto Piermont Avenue. Follow to Ash Street in the center of town and turn Left. You will see the parking lot behind the restaurant (10 Ash Street). For more information, visit Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zMosychBDKA2
• Meet at the Parking Lot behind Confetti Restaurant (free parking).
• Hiking boots are recommended, or else closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles. Dress for the weather, and bring a jacket, hat, and rain gear as you see fit. Bring snacks and plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen, binoculars, and a walking stick if you would like. This walk is stroller friendly! No restrooms are available and dogs are not allowed on this guided walk.

PHOTO: Hook Mountain State Park/ google maps