Join Marv Freedman and friends for this trail hike to the summit of West Kill (3898'). This will be a seven-mile, five-hour hike with an ascent of about 1900’. This outing includes a beautiful view from Buck Ridge Lookout just before the summit. This hike is rated as moderate to difficult. The pace will be moderate (about 1.5 mph average moving pace), with short breaks. Fit beginners are welcome.

Participants should bring water, sports drink ((recommend 1 to 2 liters), snacks (to be eaten during short breaks/ we won't stop for a long lunch), sunglasses, sturdy, water-resistant hiking shoes, gaiters recommended, clothing layers, hiking poles (recommended), and headlamp (we should finish well before dark, but need to be prepared in case we're delayed).

This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by November 4. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about four days before the hike.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the parking area on the right, almost to the end of the road.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the parking area on the right, almost to the end of the road.

Note, this parking lot (where we’ll meet) is on the right just past the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot (which is on the left). Do not park at the end of the road.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xAE9ZJPgZJu2xbwf6

Diamond Notch Parking Lot, GPS Coordinates: 42.18240 -74.26955