Guided Adaptive Hike at High Falls on October 22nd!
SOAR Experiences, Columbia Land Conservancy, and STARR Adventures Dealership are offering free guided adaptive hikes in Trackchairs for persons with limited mobility. Registration is required.
Thursday, October 22nd
(Backup date is Friday, October 23rd)
Hike One: 10am - 12pm
Hike Two: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
At High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Rd, Philmont NY
Trackchairs will be set up for each registered user and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited equipment available and registration with confirmation is required.
How to register:
1. FILL OUT THE REQUEST FORM AVAILABLE HERE:
2. SOAR REVIEWS YOUR REQUEST & EQUIPMENT NEEDS
3. SOAR CONFIRMS YOU AS REGISTERED OR WAITLISTED
YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL SOAR CONTACTS YOU AND CONFIRMS YOUR REGISTRATION
As space is limited and SOAR matches equipment to the needs of each guest,
completing the registration does not guarantee a spot. Once you submit
your registration request, SOAR will contact you via email with further details.
Please note: Trackchairs are rated to handle a max weight of 300 lbs. If you weigh more than that, please contact SOAR before registering: info@soarexperiences.org
About High Falls:
High Falls Conservation Area is a scenic 47-acre Columbia Land Conservancy nature preserve with trails and a dramatic 150-foot waterfall with viewing platform.
About SOAR:
SOAR Experiences is a non-profit organization in NY dedicated to creating equitable access to the outdoors. SOAR embraces the belief that nature's wonders should be accessible to everyone.
As part of their mission and commitment to inclusivity, they provide Adaptive Experiences (opportunities for individuals with mobility impairments to experience and enjoy the great outdoors using specialized adaptive equipment), guided tours and activities, education about outdoor recreation inclusivity, and partnered programming.
If you have any questions, please contact info@SOARExperiences.org
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