We’ll hike/snowshoe to Kaaterskill High Peak (Ascent 1700′, Elevation 3652′). Our route will include trails, easy bushwhacks with opportunity to practice compass skills, fun scrambles, spectacular views and 2 plane crash sites.

Event Duration:  6 miles, 6 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Difficult, Bushwhack

Leader(s):   Marv Freedman

Bring: Wear warm hiking boots, and pack an extra clothing layer. Do not wear cotton. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, and 2 liters of water/sports drink. Depending on trail conditions traction aids and/or snowshoes may be required.

Registration required by January 7th. Register with leader. See contact info below.

Group size is limited to 12, so register early.

Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leader

Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.com or (609) 731-3318

Driving Directions:  We’ll meet at the Village Market & Deli in Tannersville (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/9fufbiXgXu8BU44r5), and leave there no later than 9:00.  We’ll drop off cars at the Huckleberry Point parking area off of Platte Clove Rd (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/YW2bhmKKownumapN7), where the hike will end, and will drive to Byrne Rd (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/dxWEQdSvCS5rvcYb9) to start the hike.

GPS coordinates for meeting site:    42.195934, -74.144269