Journey beside the headwaters of the Beaverkill and the Neversink along the Neversink  Hardenburgh Trail. This 13.2-mile out-and-back hike will explore one of the less-frequented places in the Catskills. The hike is rated as moderate-to-difficult and is expected to take seven-to-eight hours.

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, plenty of water/ beverage, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain jacket, an extra warm layer, and sturdy hiking shoes. This hike is limited to 12 participants, and registration is required by May 17, 2024. Register by contacting Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 489-2332. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Directions to Beaverkill Road Parking Lot:

From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow for 46.3 miles. Turn left onto route 30 follow for 8.3 miles. After crossing the Pepacton Reservoir, turn left immediately onto BWS road 8 for 1.9 miles. Stay right as BWS becomes Barkaboom Road - continue for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road follow for 9.5 miles to its end. The parking area will be on your right.

From Old Rte. 17 (west of Livingston Manor), take Beaverkill Road north. At 10.8 miles stay right and continue for another 9.5 miles to the end of the road. The parking area will be on your right.

GPS Coordinates for Beaverkill Road Parking Lot  42.02400, -74.59968

Notes:

Travel on cross mountain road a different route as described above is not recommended in poor weather conditions.

Steady rain or any other severe weather conditions will postpone the hike.