Announcing the First Annual CMC Picnic | Saturday, July 28, 10 AM - 5 PM
The CMC's first annual picnic will be held on Saturday, July 28 at Belleayre Beach in the heart of the Catskills. The picnic, which is open to CMC members and their guests, will feature local hikes, games, swimming and paddling. Hikes to the summit of Belleayre or at Rochester Hollow will start the day, beginning at 10 AM and returning to the lake in the early afternoon. Snacks, yard games, swimming, paddling (boats and boards can be rented on site) and fishing (NYS license required) will be available all day. After the hikes we'll have a picnic, with hamburgers, hotdogs and non-alcoholic beverages provided by the CMC (vegetarian options will be served). All parties should bring a dish to share. You may bring beer and wine (not allowed on the beach). Not a current member? Join or renew below. We hope to see you there!What you need to know:Belleayre Beach at Pine Hill Lake is a state owned and operated facility in the village of Pine Hill. It features a beach, rental kayaks and lifeguards on duty. It serves as the trailhead for the Giggle Hollow Trail. The picnic is free for all CMC members, including individuals and families with children up to 18 years old. Family and significant others who are not CMC members are welcome to attend for a fee of $5 per person. Kids under 12 are free. Please pay by cash or check at the sign-in table when you arrive. Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Lunch at 2:00 PM.Registration is required by July 23rd. (Click the link to go to the registration page.)Park Entrance Fee: $14 per car with up to seven passengers, or $5 per person if you walk in. (Parking outside the gate is limited.)Paddling rental fee: $15 per hour, or bring your same-day steam cleaned boat. (Click here for a list of approved steam cleaners.) PFDs required.What you'll need: If you're hiking, bring good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, plenty of water and a snack. Hiking poles are suggested.Swim suits, sunscreen, and insect repellant. Change of clothes and folding chairs, if desired. A dish to share. Organizers will ask for a side dish, a dessert or a salad.Questions can be directed to Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.comDriving Directions: Belleayre Lake is on Friendship Manor Road and is visible from SR 28 in Pine Hill. Coming from the east it is just before the entrance into Pine Hill. From the west on SR 28 it is 1 mile past Galli-Curci Road (to Belleayre Ski Center) in Highmount.