View from the Blackheads

This one-way hike will traverse three Catskill High Peaks: Blackhead (3940'), Black Dome (3994'), and Thomas Cole (3953'). Rated moderate-difficult, this 7.3-mile hike is expected to take six hours. We will hike at a moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with steep climbs, and short breaks. Hikers should bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy boots, proper clothing, a headlamp; and hiking poles are recommended.

The event is limited to 12 registrants and registration is required before May 2. 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 the end of Barnum Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to the parking area near the end of Big Hollow Road to start our hike.

Directions to Barnum Road: 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. In 1.1 mi. turn right onto Hauser Rd for 0.5 mi./ end. Turn right onto Barnum Road and trailhead parking is 0.4 mi.  Google address is 323 Barnum Rd., East Jewett NY, 12424. GPS Coordinates are 42.26399, -74.17666

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.