Saturday, March 3, 8:30 AM | Hunter Mountain Fire Tower Snowshoe

Hunter Mtn.

Hunter Mtn.

Snowshoe at a slow to moderate pace to Southwest Hunter and Hunter Mountains. Excellent views from the Fire Tower, and Geiger Point. For those working on the Catskill All Trails Challenge, we’ll complete the Spruceton and Hunter Mountain trails, and will cover a part of the Devil’s Path. We’ll reach Southwest Hunter via a 3/4 mile unmarked trail off of the Devil’s Path. After the hike, a mile down the road on our way home, we can warm up by the fire at the West Kill Brewing tap room.

Event Duration:  10 miles, 8 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Difficult

Leader(s): Marv Freedman

Bring: Lunch, Snacks, 2 liters of water/sports drink, warm boots, traction devices, snowshoes, hiking poles, headlamp, extra batteries

Registration required by February 27.  Register by contacting the leader. See below.

Group size is limited to 12, so register early.

Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leader

Questions about this event can be directed to:  marvfreedman@gmail.com

Driving Directions:  Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/9Vy9d5E96Fp
From Westkill at the intersection of Rt 42 and Spructon Rd, drive 6.7 miles East on Spruceton Rd to the DEC parking area on the LEFT. You’ll know that you’re in the right place if you see a large wooden horse ramp.

GPS: 42.18422, -74.27210

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