Friday, Balsam Cap, Rocky, Lone, Table & Peekamoose Hike | Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 7:45AM

This challenging 12+ mile hike/snowshoe will traverse 6 Catskills peeks: Friday (3692'), Balsam Cap (3608'), Rocky (3487'), Lone (3700'), Table (3825'), and Peekamoose (3819'), with a total ascent of about 4500'. Our route will be a combination of old roads, herd paths, bushwhacks and trails. We'll encounter steep difficult terrain, and will be rewarded with great views.Event Duration:  12 miles, 12 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  Difficult - BushwhackLeader(s):   Marv FreedmanBring: Wear warm hiking boots, and pack an extra clothing layer. Do not wear cotton. Hiking poles are recommended. Bring lunch, snacks, and 3 liters of water/sports drink. Headlamps are required. Depending on trail conditions traction aids and/or snowshoes may be required.Registration required by December 4th. Register with leader. See contact info below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed:  Yes, with permission of event leaderRegistration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.com or (609) 731-3318Driving Directions:  Preferred meeting place/time: Bread Alone on Rt 28 in Boiceville (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/JcCPf2FMcW8qT4se9), leaving at 7:45. Alternate meeting place/time: DEC Peekamoose-Table parking area on Peekamoose Rd (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZqBFuqYtBojDBqNZA), at 8:15. There is no cell service at this location. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave cars, and shuttle to the end of Moon Haw Rd (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/zAFHsSizbN51fWyD6) to start the hike, at about 8:45.GPS coordinates for meeting site:    41.997281, -74.263724