Here is a moderate four-mile out-and-back hike in the lesser-known Western Catskills. Al Purdy will lead hikers from the Little Spring Brook approach to the Split Rock Overlook and the junction of the Pelnor Hollow and Mary Smith Trails. This hike begins at 8:30 AM is expected to take three to four hours. In addition to food/ snacks and water/ beverages, hikers need to bring snowshoes, microspikes, trekking poles, gaiters, layers of winter clothing. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. This hike is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Register by contacting Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 489-2332 by February 16.

Directions:

From NYS Thruway Exit 19 Kingston, turn right onto Route 28 West and follow for 46.4 miles. Turn left onto route 30 follow for 19.9 miles. Make a left onto route 206 (Cat Hollow Road) and follow for 4.9 miles. Turn left onto Little Spring Brook Road follow 1.2 miles to the parking area on your right across from the turnaround.

From Route 17 Roscoe exit, take Old Rte 17/ Route 206 north for 6.1 miles (from Main St. Roscoe) and turn right onto Spur Road which becomes Little Spring Brook Road. Follow for 1.2 miles to the parking area on your right across from the turnaround.

GPS Coordinates: 42.02788 -74.87786