Join Al Purdy for this 11.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Willowemoc Wild Forest that will traverse some of the lesser-visited sections of the Park. The outing will cover the entire Mongaup-Willowemoc Trail and a section of the Long Pond – Beaverkill Ridge Trail. The hike is rated moderate-to-difficult due to mileage, not the terrain.

Participants will need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, layers of winter clothing, microspikes, snowshoes, gaiters, and trekking poles. Depending on trail conditions our hike may be eight hours. Note, this hike is limited to 12 people, and hikers must register by January 31. Register by contacting Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 489-2332. Be prepared for winter trail and road conditions. Also note, dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Directions

From NYS Thruway Exit 19/ Kingston, turn right onto Route 28 for 30.4 miles. Turn left onto County Highway 47 in Big Indian and proceed 19.3 miles. Turn sharp right onto Pole Road (also becomes Willowemoc Road and known as Pond Rd.) and go 9.4 miles. Turn right onto Mongaup Road and proceed 3.9 miles, passing the gate and parking in the main/ beach parking lot.

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 proceed 3.9 miles, passing the gate and parking in the main/ beach parking lot.

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 proceed 3.9 miles, passing the gate and parking in the main/ beach parking lot. 

GPS coordinates of meeting location: 41.95829, -74.69113

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hV8Sjuciv3RFLpai7