Escape New York | Sam's Point Hiking Day 🏃‍♀️

🍁This weekend, I invited friends to drive to the surrounding areas of New York for a hiking trip. Since we are all beginners at hiking, we chose a national park near New York, which offers a relatively easy and interesting trail. Along the way, we can pass by an ice cave and then take a loop around the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery!🍁 🍁It takes about an hour and a half to drive from New Jersey. It is recommended to reserve a parking spot in advance on the official website (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com). There are two time slots to choose from: 9 am - 2 pm or 2 pm (until closing at 8 pm). The cost is $10 per vehicle plus a $0.95 processing fee. There is a dedicated ticket check point at the park entrance. Mobile phone reception is not very good in the mountains, so it is suggested to take a screenshot or print out the confirmation order in advance, so that the staff can easily register and confirm.🍁 🍁Next to the parking lot is the visitor center, where you can get a map, and there are restrooms nearby. The staff will patiently introduce how to take different trails. We chose the Sam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail.🍁 #Hiking #MyHikingDiary #TravelDiary #NewYorkLife #NewYorkSurroundings