Friday, February 7th, 8:30AM - Windham High Peak

Join CMC members and NYS licensed guides Will Soter & Alex Marra as we climb Windham High Peak to its stunning summit views of the Hudson Valley and, on a clear day, four mountain ranges. We’ll hike along the Escarpment Trail over Burnt Knob on a through hike, starting and ending in the Black Dome Valley. Wear good boots and bring lunch and plenty of water. Dress in layers for your comfort. Weather conditions may vary greatly during the hike. It can be quite windy, and cold at the summit. Keep this is mind when selecting layers. Additionally, a traction device such as crampons, or micro spikes are required!  The hike is about 7 miles. Moderately strenuous. Registration is limited to 11. Well behaved dogs allowed. Register by February  6th by contacting CMC member Will Soter at upstateadventureguides@gmail.com or call 845-399-9948 

 

Directions: From SR 23 in Windham or SR 23A in Hunter turn onto CR 296. Travel to Maplecrest Rd. in Hensonville and turn East going 2.1 miles to Big Hollow Rd. Turn NE 1.8 miles to Peck Rd. We’ll meet and spot cars before proceeding to the trailhead.