This is a long, challenging trail hike over Windham High Peak (3525'), Blackhead Mountain (3940'), Black Dome (3994'), and Thomas Cole Mountain (3953'), with about 4700' total ascent. The outing will be undertaken at a moderate pace (about 1.5 mph per hour), and the views are spectacular. Rated as difficult, this hike will cover 14.5 miles and is expected to take ten hours.

Participating hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, plenty of water/ sports drink, proper clothing/ extra layers, sturdy hiking shoes, hiking poles (recommended), and a headlamp. This event is limited to 12 people, so please register early. The registration deadline is December 1. Register by contacting Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

We'll meet, ready to hike, no later than 8:00 am, at the end of Barnum Road. Please do not park in the snowplow turnaround or block a driveway.

Location and Directions: We'll meet at the end of Barnum Road. Please do not park in the snowplow turnaround or block a driveway. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to the parking area near the end of Peck Road to start our hike.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJqFsyfuPGZ6Nj7G7  

GPS coordinates of meeting location: 42.264085, -74.176814

Driving directions: From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, take Route 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25.  At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. In 1.1 mi. turn right onto Hauser Rd for 0.5 mi./ end. Turn right onto Barnum Road and trailhead parking is 0.4 mi. 

Additional Information for Posting: 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.