Attendees enjoyed the company, fine food and the informative talk by Tom Davidock of the NYC DEP.
Raffle Prize Winners!
First Prize:
Beth Waterman, who chose the snowshoes to replace her old style wooden snowshoes
Second Prize:
Jack McShane, who chose the Jack Mesick limited edition print. Jack is getting quite a collection of Jack Mesick prints, as he has won these twice in the past.
Third Prize:
Edie Mesick, kayak
Visit the Lark website for events during the 10 days of Catskills Lark In the Park — events are being added continually….
Come discover this section of the FLT from the Downsville Covered Bridge to NYS Rte 206, with a side trip on the Trout Pond trail to Campbell Mt. Road and back. Pass Campbell Mt. Lean-to and old farm ruins near Rte 206.
Event Duration: 8.6 miles, 6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Leader(s): Deanna Felicetta
Bring: lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, something to drink, etc.
Registration required by July 19. Registration limited. Must provide full name, email AND REACHABLE phone to register. Hike leader has limited email after Friday the21st.
To register, call Deanna (845) 216-2021 or email felicetta.deanna@gmail.com
Group size is limited so register early
Dogs allowed: No
Questions about this event can be directed to: felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or 845 216-2021, leader
Meet at Campbell Mt. trail head on Rte 206 for car shuttle to Downsville
Driving Directions: From Margaretville: take NYS Rte 28 west to NYS Rte 30. Then Rte 30 west to intersection of NYS Rte 206. South on 206 approx 2 miles to trail head and parking area on the on the right. Look for DEC trail head sign.
From Roscoe: Take NYS Rte 206 north 10 miles to trail head and parking area on the on the left. Look for DEC trail head sign.
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Hike to Snake Pond on the Shavertown Trail near the Pepacton Reservoir’s Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch on Sunday August 14 at 10:00 as part of the 91st Andes Community Days. (Check out the festivities in town August 13th!)
After a good climb for the first mile there will be a beautiful view overlooking the reservoir. We will enjoy the view and walk around Snake Pond. The total distance 2.3.
This hike is part of Andes Community Day events. See more by clicking here.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks or lunch.
Registration not required, direct questions to news@catskillmountainclub.org
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Directions: From SR 28 in Margaretville turn left on SR 30. Continue 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge. Turn right and park at the upper parking area by the boat launch.
From Livingston Manor, take the Beaverkill Road, to Barkaboon Road pass Little Pond continue to the Shavertown Bridge turn right across bridge and left to the upper parking area by boat launch.
Experience an incredible outdoor adventure, paddling the beautiful Pepacton Reservoir. Join Catskill Mountain Club board member Ann Roberti for a scenic paddle on this recently opened NYC reservoir. Provide your own CANOE or KAYAK or rent from a local business. We will launch promptly at 11AM from the Shavertown Bridge Recreational Boating Launch site on the north side of the bridge.
Life jackets required. All boats must be steam cleaned prior to arrival on site and have a valid DEP access sticker. Many vendors store boats on site, requiring only that you visit the store to pay and to pick up paddles and PFDs. For more information on regulations, please visit the NYCDEP website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/recreation/Pepacton_Boating_Brochure.pdf
Pre-register and questions to Ann Roberti at aroberti@catskill.net.
This paddle is part of Andes Community Day events. See more by clicking here.
Directions: From SR 28/30 in Margaretville, go west about 3 miles to the dividing of the highways. Turn south onto SR 30 and go 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge, turning north onto CR 1 just before crossing the bridge. The Boat Launch is on the left.
From SR 28 in Andes, turn south onto CR 1 and travel 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch on the right.
We will enjoy a variety of woods terrain from Alder Lake , stopping by Big Pond and then on to climb the Touch-Me-Not trail to Cabot Mt., finishing at Beech Hill Rd. Come enjoy the wild flowers and summer with us.
Event Duration: 7 miles, 6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Leader(s): Deanna Felicetta
Bring: lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, something to drink
Registration required by August 16. Registration limited. Must provide full name, email AND REACHABLE phone to register. Hike leader has limited email after Friday the 18th.
To register, call Deanna (845) 216-2021 or email felicetta.deanna@gmail.com
Group size is limited so register early
Dogs allowed: No
Questions about this event can be directed to: felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or 845 216-2021, leader
Meet at Alder Lake Parking area for car shuttle
Driving Directions: From Margaretville: take NYS Rte 28 west to NYS Rte 30. Then Rte 30 west to long bridge over the Pepacton Reservoir. Cross bridge and take immediate left onto Barkaboon Rd. Follow Barkaboon to the end at Beaverkill Rd. Then left on Beaverkill to Alder Creek Rd. on Left. Alder Creek road to Alder Lake parking
From Livingston Manor: Exit 96 off of NYS 17 to Old Rte 17. Old 17 then becomes Beaverkill Rd. Take Beaver kill Rd. to Alder Creek Rd. on Left. Alder Creek road to Alder Lake parking . Total 16 miles
Join the CMC trail crew this Saturday, June 17th from 8:30 to noon for a trail maintenance hike on the Delhi Hiking Trails. Meet at Sheldon Park located on Sheldon Drive, Delhi, NY for assignment. Please R.S.V.P to Amy Beveridge at 607-437-6671.
Please bring water, wear appropriate footwear (sneakers or boots), and no dogs are allowed on this maintenance hike.
Amy Beveridge will lead a hike on Delhi Trails as part of the Cardio Club’s Community Fit Day events.
Meet at 9:00AM in Sheldon Park, located at the end of Sheldon Drive, Delhi, NY. (By the school, ice rink, community garden). The hike will take the Sheldon Park Trail head on the Gribley trail to the vista, there participants may turn back to Sheldon Drive or continue on the Gribley Trail to the Lutheran Church trail head and walk the road back their cars.
This trail is moderate, with a steep incline for the first .5 mile. Participants should be prepared for a slow pace at the start of the hike, bring water, wear sturdy footwear, and plan for a 2 hour fund adventure.
Leashed, friendly dogs are allowed however not encouraged on this hike.
Contact Amy Beveridge via cell at 607-437-6671 for questions.
Hike to Balsam Mt. (3600’) from Lost Clove to McKinley Hollow. (NYNJTC Map 142)
Event Duration: 7.0 miles, 5 hours
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Leader(s): Rick Roberts
Bring: lunch, plenty of water, adequate footwear
Registration by April 6th by contacting Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or 607 746-9694
Dogs allowed: Yes .
Questions about this event can be directed to: Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or 607 746-9694
Driving Directions: Meet at the end of Lost Clove off Co. Rd. 47 . Cars will then be spotted at McKinley Rd. NYS Rte. 28 to Co. Rte 47 at Big Indian. South on Co Rte 47 1 mile to Lost Clove Rd. on the right. Follow Lost Clove to the end.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lost+Clove+Rd,+Big+Indian,+NY+12410
From Beech Hill Road Trail Head on the East Side of the road we will follow a section of the Finger Lakes Trail to Cabot Mountain look out over Little Pond, about 3 miles. After the hike I would like to inspect my section of the FLT from Mary Smith Road to the same Parking Area on Beech Hill Road, 2.3 miles, around 2 hours.
Event Duration: 3.3 miles
Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Leader(s): Bob Moses
Bring: lunch, water, adequate footwear
Registration by April 14th by contacting Bob at rmoses@delhidel.net
Dogs allowed: Yes .
Questions about this event can be directed to: Bob rmoses@delhidel.net
Driving Directions: Margaretville NY, Rt 30 towards Downsville, 10.7 miles, turn left on to Beech Hill Road, 3.8 miles, P.A. is on the left a little way over the top of the mountain.From Livingston Manor, NY, take old route 17 and a slight right onto Beaverkill Road for 8.8 miles, turn left onto Beech Hill Road, 2.6 miles on the right. 2282 Beech Hill Rd, Andes, NY 13731 https://www.google.com/maps/place/2282+Beech+Hill+Rd,+Andes,+NY+13731