Take a fun loop hike with Deanna Felicetta and others to the summit of Hunter Mountain, the second tallest Mountain in the Catskills. This hike features many views, a fire tower and cabin, the Devil’s Acre Lean-to, and Diamond Notch Falls.

This day in the outdoors is rated as difficult, as it will take approximately eight hours and cover 8.4 miles. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sports drink, sturdy hiking shoes, changes of clothing, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellant, and hiking poles (recommended). We will pause for photos at many scenic points.

Registration is required for this hike, which is limited to 12 participants. To register, contact Deanna Felicetta at felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or (845) 216-2021 by May 22. Dogs are not permitted on this 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 6.6 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.

GPS Coordinates of Spruceton Trail Parking Lot: 42.18437, -74.27219