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Join Al Purdy for this nine-miler along the Escarpment in the northern Catskills. Rated as difficult, this point-to-point hike will begin at the Big Hollow Trailhead and conclude at the Elm Ridge Trailhead. Participants need to bring lunch, plenty of water, rain gear, sunscreen insect repellent, sturdy hiking shoes, and other drink and snacks, as needed. We will meet at 8:30 am at Big Hollow to begin the shuttle. The day’s journey is expected to take eight hours.

This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by July 11. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Note: dogs are not permitted on this hike. Threat of severe weather will postpone the hike.

Google Maps Link to Big Hollow Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xjy61d2qGsR4uoKR8

GPS Coordinates to Big Hollow Trailhead: 42.28894 -74.11508

Driving directions: From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, take Route 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25.  At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. Take Route 40 for 1.9 miles, turn right onto Route 56/ Big Hollow Road for 4.2 miles to the trailhead near the end of the road.

Join Marv Freedman for a short but steep bushwack to this 3500’+ summit. This is a 3.5-mile hike with a 1700’ ascent. Rated moderate-to-difficult, the hiking pace will be about 1.5 mph. Fit beginners are welcome.

Hikers need to bring: water/sports drink, snacks (we will not stop for a long lunch), insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy/water resistant hiking shoes, and hiking poles (recommended). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 30. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader.

We will meet at trailhead near Halcott Mountain on State Route 42 in Deep Notch at 8:00am. This trailhead is not signed and has a small parking area on the west side of the highway.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6drk8dv9FPWm4B3i6
GPS: 42.184612, -74.414703

From the north, take State Route 23a to State Route 42 at Lexington. Take 42 6.3 miles and the parking area in on the right.

From the south, take State Route 28 to State Route 42. Take 42 5.1 miles and the parking area is on the left.

Note: meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

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You are invited to join us at the renowned Putt Putt Van Winkle for CMC’s annual mini-golf fundraiser. Play some mini golf, relax with friends, meet new people, enjoy hors d'oeuvres (by Gary), and visit the streamside bar (beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks). Along with our hosts Brooke and Scott, we’re looking forward to this event, as it’s now an annual party. The cost is $50 per adult; and kids are free! Top three teams get prizes. All proceeds will support the work of the CMC.

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(Right: A trophy for Three Holes-in One made by Scott Hill, Artist and Co-founder of Putt-Putt Van Winkle.)

Join Siu S. Yuen and friends for this eight-mile challenging and strenuous hike to Indian Head Mountain (3,573 ft.) and Twin Mountain (3,650 ft.). We'll take the Devil's Path from the first junction at 0.25, hiking Indian Head and then over to Twin as an out-and-back from Jimmy Dolan Notch. There are beautiful views from east Twin, in which the view from this rock ledge is one of the better views and hard to match anywhere in the Catskills. We'll continue for 0.7 miles to the west peak of Twin where we'll break for lunch/snacks. Rated as difficult, this hike includes beautiful views, rock scrambles, and is expected to take eight hours. We’ll meet at the Prediger Road Trailhead at 8:30am.

Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water (at least two liters)/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, proper clothing and raingear, and most importantly, sturdy hiking boots. This event is limited to ten people, and registration is required. To register, contact Siu S. Yuen at ssyuen@msn.com by June 26. Note, dogs are not permitted on this hike.

GPS Coordinates and Google Maps Link for Prediger Road Trailhead:

42.134070, -74.104068

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vsDUUXPToJNxhDN26

Driving Directions:

To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A east in Tannersville, bear left on South Main St., stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 4.2 miles. Turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.

From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue 4.3 miles and turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.

Prediger Road can also be reached from West Saugerties by taking Platte Clove Road west. After the last set of mailboxes, the road rises sharply, and Prediger Road is on the left in about 2.7 miles.

This is a long, challenging bushwack and trail hike over four high peaks with difficult scrambles and fantastic views. Distance: 18.5 miles. Elevation gain: 4000’. Approx duration: 13 hours. Rating: Difficult.

Hikers need to bring water/sports drink (2+ liters recommended), snacks, lunch (we will not stop for a long lunch), insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy/water resistant hiking shoes, hiking poles (recommended), and a headlamp & extra batteries (We will probably finish after dark.) This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 26. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

We will meet at 8:00am at the Woodland Valley parking area.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/df2JLUddVR5oKFkY6

GPS: 42.036243, -74.357887

Driving Directions: From Rt. 28 , just west of Phoenicia, turn south on Woodland Valley Rd. Cross Esopus Creek. Turn rt. on Woodland Valley Rd. Travel about 6 miles to the Woodland Valley State Campground. Turn right into Day Use Lot.

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this trail hike to the summit of West Kill (3898'). This will be a seven-mile, five-hour hike with an ascent of about 1900’. This hike is rated as moderate to difficult. The pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph average moving pace). Fit beginners are welcome.

Participants should bring lunch, water, sports drink, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy hiking shoes, headlamp, and hiking poles (recommended). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by Monday, June 23. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about four days before the hike.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the parking area on the right, almost to the end of the road.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the parking area on the right, almost to the end of the road.

Note, this parking lot (where we’ll meet) is on the right just past the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot (which is on the left). Do not park at the end of the road.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xAE9ZJPgZJu2xbwf6

Diamond Notch Parking Lot, GPS Coordinates: 42.18240 -74.26955

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this 13-miler which will summit five Catskill high peaks. This is a challenging, difficult hike with fun scrambles, spectacular views, and 4300’ of elevation gain. We will move at a moderate pace (about 1.5mph).

Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink (recommended 1 to 2 liters), lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots with good traction, proper/ layered clothing, a headlamp and extra batteries (we may finish after dark); gaiters and hiking poles are recommended. We will take short breaks but not stop for a long lunch.

This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 21. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note: meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike. We will meet at 8:30 am at the primitive DEP parking area on the north side of Big Hollow Road.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UD7uwedNygiJp6ao6

GPS: 42.293198, -74.145276

Driving: From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, turn right on 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25.  At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. Take Co. Hwy 40 for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Co. Hwy 56 (Big Hollow Rd.) and proceed 2.6 miles and the parking area is on the left.

From NYS Thruway to Catskill (Exit 21), take a left out of the NYS Thruway entrance road. Go approximately 1/4 mile Take a right onto Route 23 West. Go approximately around 21.5 miles on Route 23. Take a left onto County Rt 65 (Main Care Gas Station on Right - Condos on left). Go approximately 0.7 miles on Route 65. Take left onto Rt 65A. Go approximately 0.3 miles on Rt 65A .Continue Straight onto Rt 40 after stop sign. Go approximately 1.8 miles on Rt 40. Take a left onto Rt 56 (3-way intersection in Maplecrest). Follow Rt 56 (Big Hollow Road) 2.6 miles and the parking area is on the left.

Join Marv Freedman on this tour of the Dry Brook Ridge (3465’) with beautiful views. This moderately-paced (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed), 12.5-mile hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take 10 hours. Hikers should bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, proper clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a headlamp; and hiking poles are recommended.

The event is limited to 12 registrants and registration is required by June 19. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader.

To reach the Huckleberry Brook Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28/30 1.9 mi. miles west from Fair St. Margaretville and turn left (across from the stone schoolhouse).   (From the west, take State Route 28/30 east 1.2 miles from the junction of State Routes 28 & 30 at Dunraven and turn right.  Following the signs for the Huckleberry Loop, turn left. In a short distance at the top of the hill, turn right onto Huckleberry Brook Road; then in one-third of a mile, stay to the right and the trailhead is 1.25 miles on the left, right next to the road. GPS Coordinates of trailhead: 42.11281, -74.65129

Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about 4 days before the hike.

Here’s a short but steep bushwack to one of the trailless peaks. Beginners are welcome for this 3.4 mile roundtrip, which is rated as moderate-difficult, has an ascent of 1650’, and is expected to take about three hours.

Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, water-resistant boots, hiking poles (recommended but optional), insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses. This event is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 16. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader.

We will meet and be ready to hike at 8:30am at the “Horse Ramp” parking area, also known as the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

GPS Coordinates to meeting location: 42.184191, -74.2717331

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QW6RaY5X8DWbzYP29

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.6 miles to the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot on the left.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.6 miles to the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot on the left.

Al Purdy leads this nine-miler in the western Catskill Park. Beginning at Little Spring Brook Road, this hike will complete the Little Spring Brook and Campbell Mountain Trails, as well as a two-mile section of the Campbell Mountain Trails. Ideal for those aspiring to complete the Catskills All Trails Challenge, this hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take eight hours.  

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, proper clothing, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, and sturdy hiking shoes. This hike is limited to 12 people so please register early. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919 by June 13. Note, dogs are not permitted on this hike. The meeting place (also the end of the hike) is the Campbell Brook Road Parking Lot. Meet at 9am. From here, we will shuttle to Little Spring Brook Road to begin the hike.

GPS Coordinates to Campbell Brook Road Parking Lot: 42.030571, -74.938549

Google Maps link to Campbell Brook Road Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yJz9oR45m9YDqFq57

Driving Directions: Campbell Brook Road is reached from NYS 206 (also known as Del. Cty Hwy 7).

From the north, go to the intersection of NYS Routes 206 and 30 (2.75 miles west of Downsville on Rte. 30) take 206 south for 2.9 miles and turn right onto Jug Tavern Rd. Take Jug Tavern Rd. 1.6 miles to the end and turn left onto Campbell Mountain Road. Take Campbell Mtn. Rd. 0.4 miles to it’s end and turn right onto Campbell Brook Road. Continue 0.5 miles and the parking area will be on the left.

From the south in Roscoe (at Main Street traffic light), take 206 north for 8.4 miles and turn left onto Jug Tavern Rd. Take Jug Tavern Rd. 1.6 miles to the end and turn left onto Campbell Mountain Road. Take Campbell Mtn. Rd. 0.4 miles to it’s end and turn right onto Campbell Brook Road. Continue 0.5 miles and the parking area will be on the left.

Severe weather cancels.

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this very challenging 12-mile hike to the summits of Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf. The hike, with 4700’ in elevation gain and rated “difficult”, begins at the Prediger Road Trailhead and concludes at Notch Lake. Participation is limited to experienced, self-sufficient hikers. Great views and fun scrambles.

Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink (recommended 2 to 3 liters), water-resistant boots, headlamp (we should finish well before dark, but need to be prepared in case we're delayed), gaiters (recommended), poles (recommended), cap with brim, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Snacks to be eaten during short breaks/ we won’t stop for a long lunch. The moving pace will be moderate -- about 1.5 mph moving speed.

The hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by May 15. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note: meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

We will meet at 8:00 am at the Notch Lake parking area.

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jKMWvJ3i3z3W4hLPA

GPS: 42.159554, -74.203293

From State Route 23A (between Hunter and Tannersville), take State Route 214 south 2.85 miles and the parking area is on the right.

From State Route 28, take State Route 214 north 9.5 miles and the parking area is on the left.

Join Marv Freedman for this one-way, 10-mile hike over Eagle (3583') and Balsam (3607'). The adventure will also include the ascent of Shandaken Hollow and the descent of Rider Hollow. Note, the stream crossing over the Shandaken Brook may be challenging. The pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed), and this moderate-to-difficult rated hike is expected to take eight hours. Fit beginners are welcome.

Participants should bring lunch, hiking poles (recommended), headlamp, water/sports drink, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, two contractor trash bags, and two six-foot lengths of twine. Hikers must register for this hike by June 12. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com. The hike is limited to 12 people. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the hike leader.

Directions: We'll meet at the Rider Hollow Trailhead, at the end of Rider Hollow Road, off of Todd Mountain / Galli Curci Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave cars here, and will shuttle to the Seager trailhead, at the end of Dry Brook Road, to start our hike.

To reach the Rider Hollow Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28 39 miles west from the traffic circle at Exit 19 (Kingston) of the NYS Thruway to Galli Curci Road at Highmount and turn left. (This is the same turn for the Belleayre Ski Center.) Proceed 4.95 miles on Galli Curci Road (Ulster Co. Hwy 49A) (becomes Todd Mtn. Rd.) and turn left onto Rider Hollow Road. Continue to the end of the road (2.1 mi.) to the trailhead.

From the west, take State Route 28 to Dry Brook Road (1.2 miles east of Margaretville) and turn right, following the signs for Dry Brook Ridge. Take Dry Brook Rd. 4.7 miles and turn left (following signs for Rider Hollow) onto Todd Mountain Road. Continue less than a half mile and turn right onto Rider Hollow Rd. Continue 2.1 miles to the end of the road/ trailhead.

GPS Coordinates for Rider Hollow Trailhead: 42.10212, -74.51734

Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about four days before the hike.

This is a moderate-difficult bushwhack and trail hike to Kaaterskill (3652') from Byrne Road via Hurricane Ledge. We will visit spectacular views, two plane crash sites, and take challenging scrambles. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. This hike is six miles and is expected to take five hours. Hikers should bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, proper winter/ layered clothing, snowshoes, microspikes, a headlamp (we expect to be done well before dark, but just in case); gaiters and hiking poles are recommended.

The event is limited to 12 registrants and registration is required before June 9. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader. We will meet at Huckleberry Point parking area off of Platte Clove Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to Byrne Road to start our hike.

GPS Coordinates to meeting location/ Huck Pt. Trailhead: 42.133757, -74.081972

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNEhmLQ7duxARfBA6

Driving Directions: To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A in Tannersville, take South Main, stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 5.2 miles and the trailhead/ parking area is on the left. (Go slow in Platte Clove. Do not miss turn!!)

From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue to the point that is 6.3 miles and you will see the Long Path parking area (meeting place) on your left.

Note: Platte Clove Road, east of the trailhead is a seasonal road and is CLOSED.

Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about 4 days before the hike.

This one-way hike, beginning in Stony Clove Notch and concluding at the western end of the Devils Path, is 11.4 miles with 3700’ of elevation gain. Rated as difficult, this hike is for fit, experienced, and self-sufficient hikers only and is expected to take ten hours. The pace will be moderate -- about 1.5 mph moving speed, with short breaks.

Hikers need to bring lunch, plenty of water (2+ liters) and sports drink, snacks, (we will not stop for a long lunch), insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy/water resistant hiking shoes, headlamp (just in case), and hiking poles (recommended). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 7. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader.

We will meet at the Spruceton Road Parking Lot at 8am and ready to shuttle. (This parking lot is also known as the Mink Hollow Parking Lot but not to be confused with Mink Hollow on the Eastern Devils Path.) This will be the end of the hike; we will shuttle to Stony Clove Notch to begin.

GPS Coordinates for the Spruceton Road Parking Lot: 42.191978, -74.324591

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GfXxZm5skvXg6uxJ7

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 3.7 miles to the Spruceton Road Parking Lot on the right.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 3.7 miles to the Spruceton Road Parking Lot on the right.

Enjoy a full day in the Southern Catskills with Marv Freedman as he leads this bushwack and trail hike over six peaks (elevations ranging from 3487’ to 3825’). Aptly rated as difficult, this outing is 12+ miles in length, 4500’ in elevation gain, and an expected duration of 12 hours.

Hikers need to bring water/sports drink (2 liters recommended), snacks, lunch (we will not stop for a long lunch), insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy/water resistant hiking shoes, hiking poles (recommended), and a headlamp & extra batteries (We will probably finish after dark.) This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 5. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

We will meet at 8:00am at the Peekamoose Trailhead. We will then coordinate the shuttle.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7uzWyWYANFZ3tsos5   

GPS: 41.915048, -74.4289698

Driving directions:  We'll meet at the Peekamoose Trailhead Parking area, on Ulster County Hwy 42, Peekamoose Rd. From State Route 28 in Boiceville, follow hiking signs and turn onto Route 28A. Go 3 miles on 28A and turn right in West Shokan. Drive 9.9 miles west on Uls. Co. Hwy 42 (Watson Hollow Rd./ becomes Peekamoose Rd.)

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this 8.2-mile hike in the southern Catskills. Beginning at Alder Lake, the hiking pace will be moderate (about 1.5 mph moving speed), with short breaks and not a long stop for lunch. Fit beginners are welcome. Rated as moderate-to-difficult, we expect the outing to be about 6.5 hours.

Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink (recommended one-to-two liters), water-resistant boots, gaiters and hiking poles (recommended), insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses. This event is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 2. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader.

We will meet at the Alder Lake Parking Area at 8:30 am. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

GPS Coordinates and Google Maps Link to Alder Lake Parking Area:

42.049773, -74.682825

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5uXfxUMQ2otvDnjM8

Driving Directions:

From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow for 46.3 miles. Turn left onto route 30 follow for 8.3 miles. After crossing the Pepacton Reservoir, turn left immediately onto BWS road 8 for 1.9 miles. Stay right as BWS becomes Barkaboom Road - continue for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road and go 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Alder Lake Road. Continue 2.2 miles on Alder Lake Road. As the road turns from pavement to dirt, stay to your right onto Cross Mountain Road and then turn right onto the access drive to Alder Lake.

From Livingston Manor, proceed west on Old Rte. 17 toward Roscoe. In about 1.3 miles, turn right onto Beaverkill Road. Take Beaverkill Road (staying to the right at 10.8 miles) 12.2 miles and turn left onto Alder Lake Road. Continue 2.2 miles on Alder Lake Road. As the road turns from pavement to dirt, stay to your right onto Cross Mountain Road and then turn right onto the access drive to Alder Lake.

This is a long, challenging bushwack and trail hike over four high peaks with difficult scrambles and fantastic views. Distance: 18.5 miles. Elevation gain: 4000’. Approx duration: 13 hours. Rating: Difficult.

Hikers need to bring water/sports drink (2+ liters recommended), snacks, lunch (we will not stop for a long lunch), insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy/water resistant hiking shoes, hiking poles (recommended), and a headlamp & extra batteries (We will probably finish after dark.) This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by May 31. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

We will meet at 8:00am at the Woodland Valley parking area.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/df2JLUddVR5oKFkY6

GPS: 42.036243, -74.357887

Driving Directions: From Rt. 28 , just west of Phoenicia, turn south on Woodland Valley Rd. Cross Esopus Creek. Turn rt. on Woodland Valley Rd. Travel about 6 miles to the Woodland Valley State Campground. Turn right into Day Use Lot.

Here’s another opportunity to hike four high peaks in the Central Catskills. This outing, rated as difficult, is suited to experienced hikers, as it is 11 miles in length, includes 3300’ of elevation gain, and is both on and off marked trails.

The pace of the hike will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with steep climbs, and short breaks. The overall time in the woods is expected to be nine hours. Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, proper/ layered clothing, gaiters and hiking poles (recommended) and a headlamp with extra batteries (We may finish after dark.)

The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by May 29. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com  Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader. Note: meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

We will meet at the Rider Hollow Trailhead at 8:30 am.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hk5MU9MfyzStGQqE8

GPS: 42.102017, -74.516899

Driving directions: To reach the Rider Hollow Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28 39 miles west from the traffic circle at Exit 19 (Kingston) of the NYS Thruway to Galli Curci Road at Highmount and turn left. (This is the same turn for the Belleayre Ski Center.) Proceed 4.95 miles on Galli Curci Road (Ulster Co. Hwy 49A) (becomes Todd Mtn. Rd.) and turn left onto Rider Hollow Road. Continue to the end of the road (2.1 mi.) to the trailhead.

From the west, take State Route 28 to Dry Brook Road (1.2 miles east of Margaretville) and turn right, following the signs for Dry Brook Ridge. Take Dry Brook Rd. 4.7 miles and turn left (following signs for Rider Hollow) onto Todd Mountain Road. Continue less than a half mile and turn right onto Rider Hollow Rd. Continue 2.1 miles to the end of the road/ trailhead.

Meet the Ramblers

Back in December, two members of the Ramblers Walking Club in Melbourne, Australia, planned a hiking trip to the Catskills and reached out to the CMC. They will be exploring the region this week and will meet us for a hike to the summit of Bramley Mountain this Saturday at 9am. The public is welcome to join the hike and meet the hikers from Down Under, along with members of the CMC Board of Directors. No registration is required.

The hike is a four-mile, moderate, round-trip loop to the 2817’ peak, and the fire tower will be open. The hike will begin at the lower parking lot; however, parking at the upper lot is recommended, and it’s a short walk down to the lower lot. Both parking lots are on Glen Burnie Road. Glen Burnie intersects with State Route 28, 4.5 miles south of Delhi (turn left) and 7.6 miles north of Andes (turn right). From the junction with 28, the upper Bramley Mountain parking lot is reached in 3.2 miles (on the right). Glen Burnie Road also intersects with County Highway 18 between Delhi and Bloomville. From County Highway 18, the upper parking lot is reached in three-quarters of a mile up Glen Burnie Road (2nd lot on the left).

GPS Coordinates to parking lot: 42.299037, -74.836392

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVhQ7uyiy1LX1tsw7

This is a moderate-difficult bushwhack and trail hike to Kaaterskill (3652') and Huckleberry Point. This one-way, eight-mile hike includes 1600’ in elevation gain. We will visit spectacular views, two plane crash sites, and take challenging scrambles. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. We expect the hike to take about seven or eight hours. Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy boots, insect repellent, sunglasses, proper clothing/ rain gear a headlamp (just in case), and hiking poles are recommended.

The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by May 24. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader. We will meet at Huckleberry Point parking area off Platte Clove Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to Byrne Road to start our hike.

Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about four days before the hike.

Map Links and Directions

GPS Coordinates to meeting location/ Huck Pt. Trailhead: 42.133757, -74.081972

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNEhmLQ7duxARfBA6

Driving Directions: To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A in Tannersville, take South Main, stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 5.2 miles and the trailhead/ parking area is on the left. (Go slow in Platte Clove. Do not miss turn!!)

From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue to the point that is 6.3 miles and you will see the Long Path parking area (meeting place) on your left.

Alternatively, Platte Clove Road, a seasonal road, leads to the Huckleberry Point Trailhead from the hamlet of West Saugerties.

This 13-mile, challenging and difficult hike will summit four high peaks and include fun scrambles, spectacular views, and 4300’ of elevation gain. We will move at a moderate pace (about 1.5mph moving speed). Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink (recommended 1 to 2 liters), lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots with good traction, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen, proper/ layered clothing, a headlamp and extra batteries (we may finish after dark); gaiters and hiking poles are recommended. We will take short breaks but not stop for a long lunch.

This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by May 22. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note: meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike. We will meet at 8:30 am at the primitive DEP parking area on the north side of Big Hollow Road.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UD7uwedNygiJp6ao6  

GPS: 42.293198, -74.145276

Driving: From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, turn right on 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25.  At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. Take Co. Hwy 40 for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Co. Hwy 56 (Big Hollow Rd.) and proceed 2.6 miles and the parking area is on the left.

From NYS Thruway to Catskill (Exit 21), take a left out of the NYS Thruway entrance road. Go approximately 1/4 mile Take a right onto Route 23 West. Go approximately around 21.5 miles on Route 23. Take a left onto County Rt 65 (Main Care Gas Station on Right - Condos on left). Go approximately 0.7 miles on Route 65. Take left onto Rt 65A. Go approximately 0.3 miles on Rt 65A .Continue Straight onto Rt 40 after stop sign. Go approximately 1.8 miles on Rt 40. Take a left onto Rt 56 (3-way intersection in Maplecrest). Follow Rt 56 (Big Hollow Road) 2.6 miles and the parking area is on the left.