STUDENT/FACULTY APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKE

The Math Program will be holding an Appalachian Trail hike every year for students, faculty, and their guests, either in the spring or fall of the year. The first hike was held on March 23rd, 2002. The group will meet by the circular information booth in Grand Central Terminal in the morning, and take the train together to the Appalachian Trail station. The roundtrip fare is $17.50. The train takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Instructions for arriving by car will also be provided. We will hike from the train station to the "Cat Rocks" and back; the entire hike (including the return to the station) is 6.4 miles in length.

The trail covers a variety of terrain, from grassy areas through "swamps" and into deep woods. We need to bring our lunch with us, as there are no 24-hour diner/restaurants in the area; it is not Manhattan! We'll stop to eat after we have climbed to the summit. Participants might want to bring a camera as well, as there are some nice views along the way. Most people will probably find the hike to be challenging, but not overly taxing. Some photos from the spring hike have been placed on the Math Program bulletin board. An email with full details will be sent to all Program participants before the next hike.