Deanna on Sugarloaf

Here’s a 9.5-miler along the eastern Devil’s Path with great views and fun scrambles. With 4300' of elevation gain, this challenging hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take about seven hours. We will hike at a pace of approx. 1.5 mph.

Hikers need to bring water/sports drink (1 to 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 (we should finish well before dark, but need to be prepared in case we're delayed). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by April 6. 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 the Prediger parking area off of Platte Clove Rd at 8:30am. NOTE: Platte Clove Road may not be open east of the trailhead.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHJdQzeqL3cMtZSdA

GPS Coordinates: 42.1340112, -74.104360

Directions to Prediger Road Trailhead: 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.