This moderate outing first ambles along the old road above the stream, then visits the John Burroughs plaque and the Colonel Rochester and Eignor Farm Trails. With a total distance of 6.8 miles, this hike is expected to take about four hours.

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, as well as layers of winter clothing, microspikes, snowshoes, gaiters, and trekking poles. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

To join this hike, you must register. Register by contacting Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 489-2332 by January 10. This hike is limited to 12 people, so please register early.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19, Kingston, turn right onto Route 28 for 31.7 miles. Then turn right onto Matyas Road for 0.3 miles. The DEC parking area is at the end of the road. From Route 28 west, the left turn onto Matyas Road is 3.1 miles east of the top of the hill at Highmount/ the entrance to Belleayre Ski Center.

GPS Coordinates to meeting location: 42.11797, -74.45174

Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WbLPzo3XCMcWg2ry7

Comments: Be prepared for winter trail and road conditions. Severe weather conditions will postpone the hike.