Farewell to 2019 - New Year's Eve Sunset Snowshoe Hike: Watch the last sunset of the year from the fire tower atop Mount Olga, and get home again in time to head out for more traditional New Year's Eve parties. We'll hike up in time to catch the last rays of sun in 2019, on snowshoes or on foot, depending on conditions. Those brave enough to climb the fire tower stairs will enjoy the marvelous 360-degree view and the sunset from the semi-sheltered lookout's perch at the top. It's a short hike, less than a mile and a half round trip, but it's all uphill on the way out and all downhill on the way home. There's nothing dramatically steep, but bring ski/hiking poles in case conditions are icy. If there's been only modest amounts of snow, some people prefer to use cleats like Yak Trax or Stabilicers instead of snowshoes. Pack a headlamp or flashlight. We usually get back to the parking lot while the twilight is still lingering, but it's good to be prepared.

We'll gather at 3:30 in the parking lot next to the white distillery building on the south side of Route 9 just west of the Hogback Gift Shop Our meeting spot is the coldest, windiest spot of the entire hike, but once we get into the woods, conditions will be lovely.