This a 12-mile trail hike and bushwack to SW Hunter (3753'), Hunter (4030'), and Rusk (3686') at a moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed), with short breaks. This hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take ten hours. Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, sturdy shoes, proper clothing, hiking poles (recommended), a headlamp, and insect repellent. This event is limited to 12 participants and registration is required before April 4.  To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Dogs are permitted on this hike with the permission of the event leader.

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

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.