Hike to Gobblers Knob

Posted 8/21/12

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Hub Explorers will join the Basha Kill Area Association (BKAA) on a hike to Gobblers Knob on Sunday, April 17. The hike will be led by outdoor educator Mike Medley.

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Hike to Gobblers Knob

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PORT JERVIS, NY — The Hub Explorers will join the Basha Kill Area Association (BKAA) on a hike to Gobblers Knob on Sunday, April 17. The hike will be led by outdoor educator Mike Medley.

The hike is moderately difficult, as it gradually gains 450 vertical feet from the starting point to the Knob, which is almost 1,000 feet above sea level. This is also a nature walk with spectacular views, interesting plant life to examine and hopefully several species of returning birds. The Basha Kill is home to over 200 species of birds, 30 varieties of fish and innumerable plants, reptiles, mammals and insects.

The group will meet at the parking lot in the rear of the Port Jervis Library, departing at 9:30 a.m. and caravaning to the South Road fishing platform (Westbrookville end of South Road). Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes; bring binoculars, water and if you like, a light snack for the Knob. The hike takes about two hours round trip.

Register by calling 845/856-7313, or email thehub@portjervislibrary.org. Preregistration is required. There is no charge and all are welcome. For more information on the BKAA visit www.thebashakill.org.

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