Hiking Socials

Gertrude’s nose Hiking Social

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Description:

This is one of my favorite hikes in the Hudson Valley. Gertrude’s Nose Loop is located in Minnewaska State Park. It will send you hiking alongside dramatic cliffs, scrambling over rock formations, and gazing over stunning panoramic views. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be kept on leash.

Note: The parking lot opens at 9am and requires a $10 entrance fee per car.

  • Scenery: 10/10

  • Difficulty: 8/10 (rocky terrain, slippery sections)

  • Distance: 7.5 miles

  • Elevation gain: 1,200 ft

  • Estimated hike time: 5 hours

  • Location: Gardiner, NY

  • Trailhead GPS coordinates: 41.729, -74.2371 (plug into GPS as address)

Itinerary:

  • 8:50 AM - Arrive at park entrance (gates open a littler earlier than 9 AM)

  • 9:00 AM - Meet in front of the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center

  • 9:15 AM - Hike start time

  • 2:15 PM - Estimated hike end time

  • 2:30 PM - Food and drinks at TBD (optional)

Cost:

There is no charge to join.

Register:

We are limiting the group to 20 individuals. First come, first serve. Please only sign up if you are 100% sure you are able to go. If full, I will keep a waitlist and notify you in advance if a spot opens up.

About Hiking Socials

Meet like-minded hikers who enjoy the outdoors as much as you do through one of our hiking social events. Our hiking socials attract hikers from all over the Hudson Valley. Whether you are looking to hike in the comfort of some company, make new friends, or network with other professionals, this is the hike for you.

We accept all levels of experience. Please use your judgment in participating based on the trail difficulty. The difficulty ratings are subjective so contact us if you would like further details on the trail conditions. 

During the Hike

An experienced guide will lead the group through the pre-selected trail at a steady pace. We give our hikers enough time to enjoy the views, take pictures, eat snacks, and carry conversations. The group is expected to stay together throughout the entire hike. If you think you require a much slower or faster pace, then I recommenced you book a private hike with us. We accept no more than 20 hikers per event so please reserve your spot as soon as possible!

After the Hike

After our hike, we continue the fun at a local bar or restaurant with some food and drinks. We are supporters of local businesses in the Hudson Valley and would like to share some of these hidden gems with you. 

This is completely optional for all hiking participants. However, some say that this is the best part of the experience, so try not to miss out!

Questions?

Refer to our FAQ page linked below. If you cannot find your answer there, then email us your question at info@zeroboundariesllc.com.