Here’s a seven-mile, point-to-point hike with great views led by Deanna Felicetta. Rated as difficult, the pace will be moderate and include the climb up onto and along Plateau with a descent on the scenic Warner Creek Trail. This outing is the second installment in a series of hikes along the Devil’s Path in honor and memory of Laura Smith. Six hours in the approximate duration of the hike. (Shuttle arrangements and directions below).

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ beverage, as well as clothes and gear for the weather and trail conditions, e.g. proper clothing, micro-spikes if needed, sunscreen, and insect repellent. This hike is limited to 12 people and pre-registration is required by April 7. To register, contact Deanna Felicetta at felicetta.deanna@gmail.com  or (845) 216-2021. Poor weather conditions will cancel the event. You can contact Deanna the evening before the hike between 4:00 and 9:00 PM. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Directions: We will meet on Notch Inn Road near its junction with State Route 214. We will then shuttle north to Stony Clove Notch to begin the ascent on Devil’s Path. To reach Notch Inn from State Route 28, turn onto Route 214 at Phoenicia and proceed 8.1 to Notch Inn Road, which is on the right. From State Route 23A, take Route 214 south for 4.2 miles and Notch Inn Road is on the left.

GPS Coordinates for Notch Inn Rd.: 42.14126, -74.21223

Laura Smith (D. Felicetta)