Join Al Purdy for this 6.35 moderate-difficult hike that will include the Loggers Loop and Big Rock Trail, as well as sections of the Flynn and Quick Lake Trails. The outing is expected to take four hours, and participants must register by January 5. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 489-2332. Hikers need to bring lunch, warm clothes, sturdy boots, micro-spikes, gaiters, a headlamp, as well as snowshoes and poles. This hike is limited to 12 registrants and dogs are not permitted.

Directions: From NYS Route 17 westbound, take exit 96W and turn left onto DeBruce Road. Continue on DeBruce Road 5.6 miles to Mongaup Road. Turn left onto Mongaup Road and drive 2.7 miles to where the road splits. Stay left on Beech Mountain Road and drive .3 miles to the parking area on the left.

From NYS Route 17 eastbound, take exit 96E and turn right at the end of the exit. Proceed .1 mile to stop sign, turn left, then take the next left onto DeBruce Rd. You will soon see a "red caboose" on left. Continue on DeBruce Road 5.6 miles to Mongaup Road. Turn left onto Mongaup Road and drive 2.7 miles to where the road splits. Stay left on Beech Mountain Road and drive .3 miles to the parking area on the left.

From the NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto Route 28 west, go one-half mile and turn right onto US 209 south. Take 209 south for 25 miles and turn right onto State Route 55 in Napanoch. Take 55 West for 16.1 miles and turn right onto Sullivan County Hwy 19 (Claryville Road). Go 2.7 miles and turn left onto Hunter Rd. Take Hunter Rd. for 5.5 miles and turn left onto Willowemoc Rd. Take Willowemoc Rd. for 3.6 miles and turn right onto Mongaup Rd. for 2.7 miles. Continue straight onto Beech Mountain road 0.3 miles to the Frick Pond parking area.

GPS Coordinates: 41.95171, -74.70711