Advanced Hike Wittenberg & Cornell
October 24, 2026 · 9 AM
The Standard Biergarten, 848 Washington St, New York
A strenuous group hike from Woodland Valley to Wittenberg and Cornell, with NYC transport, summit breaks and a local eatery stop afterward.
Hike Wittenberg and Cornell via steep, rugged terrain and the Cornell Crack scramble for summit views and fall color; this strenuous outing is for seasoned hikers and requires advance registration.
**MUST REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events)** This one is for the seasoned hikers. Join us for a challenging, high-reward trek up two of the Catskills' most iconic peaks, Wittenberg and Cornell, deep in the Slide Mountain Wilderness. It's a demanding day on the trail, and the payoff is one of the most jaw-dropping views in the Northeast: the sweeping panorama of the Ashokan Reservoir and the surrounding high peaks from Wittenberg's summit ledges, framed by peak fall color. We'll climb the classic Burroughs Range route from Woodland Valley, gaining serious elevation through hardwood forest and stands of spruce and fir before topping out on Wittenberg, then pushing on to the rocky summit of Cornell (including the famous "Cornell Crack" scramble). This is a strenuous, full-commitment hike with steep, rugged terrain, so come prepared and ready to earn the view. **EVENT TIMELINE** * 9:00 AM: Meet at The Standard Biergarten (Meatpacking) * 9:30 AM: Depart NYC * 11:30 AM: Arrive at Woodland Valley trailhead and begin hike * 2:00 PM: Summit Wittenberg, lunch and photo break at the overlook * 3:00 PM: Push on to the summit of Cornell * 3:45 PM: Begin descent * 6:00 PM: Complete hike and regroup * 6:30 PM: Head to a local eatery for food and drinks * 8:00 PM: Depart back to NYC * 10:30 PM (approx.): Arrive back in the city All timing is approximate and subject to change based on group pace and conditions.