Sunday, March 20, 10 AM | Big Pond to Cabot Mountain: Touch-me-not Trail and more

CATs series hike.  Map 144, Western Catskills.Join the CMC as we hike this great 7.5 mile hike from Big Pond to Cabot Mountain, with it's wonderful view to Little Pond. After summitting, we'll complete the trails that loop around Little Pond before returning to the Touch-me-not Trail and to Big Pond. This is a difficult hike with some significant climbing. Be sure to dress in layered, moisture wicking clothing and wear good hiking boots. Snowshoes, microspikes and crampons may be needed, so be sure to bring them. Gaiters are always good to have in snow. Bring plenty of water or hot beverages, lunch and snacks. This will be a full day hike.Pre-registration is required and limited. Register by Thursday at 6 PM, March 17. Contact Deanna at felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or call 845-216-2021. Be sure to give a phone number and email address where you can be reached. No emails after March 17. This hike will be postponed if weather conditons are poor.Directions: From the south the best access is from Livingston Manor. Take old Rte. 17 to County Road 151/152, known as Johnson/Beaverkill Road. Drive to Barkaboom Rd. and turn north (left) 1 mile to the Big Pond parking area, just south of the pond. From the north take SR 30 to the Shavertown Bridge and turn east (left) 1.9 miles to Barkaboom Road. Turn south (right) and drive 5.4 miles to Big Pond P.A..