Winter Walk on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | Wednesday, January 10, 11:30am

This event repeats every Wednesday through February, 2018.Meet at the Pine Hill Community Center for a short winter walk or snowshoe on the nearby rail trail.Snowshoes and/or traction devices and warm layers of clothing required for the walk.Repeats on Wednesdays January and February 2018Event Duration:  2.5 miles, 1.5 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  Easy-Moderate Leader(s):  Pamela MartinBring:  Warm clothing in non-cotton layers, snowshoes and/or Microspikes, sturdy hiking bootsRegistration:  Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed:  NoAdditional Information: The hike will be preceeded by an optional yoga class from 10-11 am. The fee for the class is $10.  The hike is free.Questions about this event can be directed to:  pamelamartininc@gmail.comDriving Directions:  Pine Hill is just off Route 28,  34 miles west of Kingston, 10 miles east of MargaretvilleThe Pine Hill Community Center is located in the middle of Main Street  at 287 Main Street.

Big Pond to Alder Lake Hike | Sunday, January 28, 10 am

Join us for what will hopefully be a snowshoe hike between Big Pond and Alder Lake and return. It is a nice walk over several rolling hills and past an old homestead.Event Duration:  7 miles, 4.25 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  ModerateNOTE: This event was rescheduled from January 14 due to weather. Please sign-up again if you were previously registered.Leader(s): Bob MosesBring: lunch, something to drink, good hiking shoes, foot traction device, snowshoes, microspikes, warm clothing, hand warmers, camera.Registration required by Friday, 1/26/18.  Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderQuestions about this event can be directed to:  rmoses@delhitel.netDriving Directions: 342 Barkaboom RdAndes, NY 13731From Margaetville: go west on SR 30 for 11 miles to the Shavertown Bridge. Cross the bridge and take a left towards the Barkaboon Rd. Then go 5 miles south, just past Big Pond, to the parking lot just uphill on the left .From Livingston Manor: take the Beaverkill Rd, and bear left at Barkaboon Rd., just past Little Pond, to the Big Pond Trail Head. 12 miles total.

CANCELLED - Vroman's Nose First Day Hike | Monday, January 1, 2018, 6:30 a.m.

NOTE: This hike was cancelled due to weather conditions.Join us for New York 1st Day Hike at Sun Rise over Schoharie Valley on the First morning of the New Year. It is an enjoyable climb up the top and we will spend at least an hour on top, dress warm.Event Duration:  1.9 miles, 2:20 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  ModerateLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: Bring foot traction device, snowshoes, microspikes, warm, wicking clothing (avoid cotton), hand warmers, camera, something to drink.Registration required by 12/31/17.  Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 20, so register early.Dogs allowed:  Yes, leashed onlyQuestions about this event can be directed to:  rmoses@delhitel.netOther info:  After our hike Mine Kill State Park has there 1st Day Hike that you could also join at 11AM.https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=165-20714.0Driving Directions: 219 Mill Valley RdWarnerville, NY 12122From Gilboa, Take NY 30 North 19 miles, Turn left on Mill Valley Rd. .6 milesFrom Middleburg Take NY 30 South 1 mile south Turn right on to Mill Valley Road for .6 mile to the Parking Area

Hike to Split Rock via Mary Smith Trail | Monday, January 1 - POSTPONED due to Weather

Rick Roberts will lead a hike to Split Rock along the Finger Lakes Trail section comprising the Mary Smith Trail.  This hike is relatively easy with only one steep section as we near the Split Rock overlook.  The hike will start at the Mary Smith trailhead on Holliday/Berry Brook Rd. at approximately 12:30 pm. This hike is part of a nationwide effort aimed at beginning hikers call “FIRST DAY HIKES”.  For more FIRST DAY hikes go to www.parks.ny.gov.Event Duration:  4 miles, 3 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s):  Rick RobertsBring: good hiking shoes, traction device, something to drink, wear layered clothing that will keep you comfortable and warm - not cotton.Registration required by Wednesday, 12/27/17.  Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited, so register early.Dogs allowed:  YesQuestions about this event can be directed to: Hikerrick2000@yahoo.com;  (607) 746-9694Driving Directions:

From Margaretville: West on NYS Rte 30 to Holiday/Berry Brook Rd. South on Holiday/Berry Brook Rd. approx 2.5 miles to the very top of the road. Parking lot on left trail head on right.

From Livingston Manner:  Follow Beaverkill Rd. (Co. Rd. 151) to Campsite Rd. on left. Campsite Rd. to Berry Brook Rd.. Berry Brook Rd. approx 3.5 to the very top of the road. Parking lot on right, trail head on left.

CMC Annual Dinner fun for all

Attendees enjoyed the company, fine food and the informative talk by Tom Davidock of the NYC DEP. Raffle Prize Winners! First Prize: Beth Waterman, who chose the snowshoes to replace her old style wooden snowshoes Second Prize: Jack McShane, who chose the Jack Mesick limited edition print. Jack is getting quite a collection of Jack Mesick prints, as he has won these twice in the past. Third Prize: Edie Mesick, kayak 

September 30th through October 9th -- Catskills Lark in the Park

Visit the Lark website for events during the 10 days of Catskills Lark In the Park -- events are being added continually....

Hike on the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) | Sunday July 23, 2017 8:00 am

Come discover this section of the FLT from the Downsville Covered Bridge to NYS Rte 206, with a side trip on the Trout Pond trail to Campbell Mt. Road and back. Pass Campbell Mt. Lean-to and old farm ruins near Rte 206.Event Duration:  8.6 miles,  6 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Deanna FelicettaBring: lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, something to drink, etc.Registration required by July 19.  Registration limited.  Must provide full name, email AND REACHABLE phone to register. Hike leader has limited email after Friday the21st.To register, call  Deanna (845) 216-2021 or email  felicetta.deanna@gmail.comGroup size is limited so register earlyDogs allowed:  NoQuestions about this event can be directed to:  felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or 845 216-2021, leaderMeet at Campbell Mt. trail head on Rte 206 for car shuttle to DownsvilleDriving Directions: From Margaretville: take NYS Rte 28 west to NYS Rte 30. Then Rte 30 west to intersection of NYS Rte 206. South on 206 approx 2 miles to trail head and parking area on the on the right. Look for DEC trail head sign.From Roscoe: Take NYS Rte 206 north 10 miles to trail head and parking area on the on the left. Look for DEC trail head sign..  

Sunday, August 13th 10:00 AM | Hike the Shavertown Trail

Hike to Snake Pond on the Shavertown Trail near the Pepacton Reservoir’s Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch on Sunday August 14 at 10:00 as part of the 91st Andes Community Days.  (Check out the festivities in town August 13th!)After a good climb for the first mile there will be a beautiful view overlooking the reservoir.  We will enjoy the view and walk around Snake Pond.   The total distance 2.3.This hike is part of Andes Community Day events.  See more by clicking here.Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks or lunch.Registration not required, direct questions to news@catskillmountainclub.orgWell behaved dogs are welcome.Directions: From SR 28 in Margaretville turn left on SR 30.  Continue 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge. Turn right and park at the upper parking area by the boat launch.From Livingston Manor, take the Beaverkill Road, to Barkaboon Road pass Little Pond continue to the Shavertown Bridge turn right across bridge and left to the upper parking area by boat launch.

Sunday, August 13th, 1:00 PM | Paddle the Pepacton

Experience an incredible outdoor adventure, paddling the beautiful Pepacton Reservoir. Join Catskill Mountain Club board member Ann Roberti for a scenic paddle on this recently opened NYC reservoir. Provide your own CANOE or KAYAK or rent from a local business.  We will launch promptly at 11AM from the Shavertown Bridge Recreational Boating Launch site on the north side of the bridge. Life jackets required. All boats must be steam cleaned prior to arrival on site and have a valid DEP access sticker. Many vendors store boats on site, requiring only that you visit the store to pay and to pick up paddles and PFDs. For more information on regulations, please visit the NYCDEP website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/recreation/Pepacton_Boating_Brochure.pdfPre-register and questions to Ann Roberti at aroberti@catskill.net.This paddle is part of Andes Community Day events.  See more by clicking here.Directions: From SR 28/30 in Margaretville, go west about 3 miles to the dividing of the highways. Turn south onto SR 30 and go 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge,  turning north onto CR 1 just before crossing the bridge. The Boat Launch is on the left.From SR 28 in Andes, turn south onto CR 1 and travel 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch on the right.

Hike the FLT from Alder Lake to Cabot Mountain | Sunday August 20, 2017 8:00 am - CANCELLED

We will enjoy a variety of woods terrain from Alder Lake , stopping by Big Pond and then on to climb the Touch-Me-Not trail to Cabot Mt., finishing at Beech Hill Rd. Come enjoy the wild flowers and summer with us.Event Duration:  7 miles,  6 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Deanna FelicettaBring: lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, something to drinkRegistration required by August 16.  Registration limited.  Must provide full name, email AND REACHABLE phone to register. Hike leader has limited email after Friday the 18th.To register, call  Deanna (845) 216-2021 or email  felicetta.deanna@gmail.comGroup size is limited so register earlyDogs allowed:  NoQuestions about this event can be directed to:  felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or 845 216-2021, leaderMeet at Alder Lake Parking area for car shuttleDriving Directions: From Margaretville: take NYS Rte 28 west to NYS Rte 30. Then Rte 30 west to long bridge over the Pepacton Reservoir. Cross bridge and take immediate left onto Barkaboon Rd. Follow Barkaboon to the end at Beaverkill Rd. Then left on Beaverkill to Alder Creek Rd. on Left. Alder Creek road to Alder Lake parkingFrom Livingston Manor: Exit 96 off of NYS 17 to Old Rte 17. Old 17 then becomes Beaverkill Rd. Take Beaver kill Rd. to Alder Creek Rd. on Left. Alder Creek road to Alder Lake parking . Total 16 miles

Trail Maintenance on Delhi Trails | Saturday, June 17th 8:30 AM

Join the CMC trail crew this Saturday, June 17^th from 8:30 to noon for a trail maintenance hike on the Delhi Hiking Trails. Meet at Sheldon Park located on Sheldon Drive, Delhi, NY for assignment. Please R.S.V.P to Amy Beveridge at 607-437-6671. Please bring water, wear appropriate footwear (sneakers or boots), and no dogs are allowed on this maintenance hike.  

Delhi Trails Hike for Community Fit Day | Saturday, May 6th 9:00 am

Amy Beveridge will lead a hike on Delhi Trails as part of the Cardio Club's Community Fit Day events.Meet at 9:00AM in Sheldon Park, located at the end of Sheldon Drive, Delhi, NY. (By the school, ice rink, community garden). The hike will take the Sheldon Park Trail head on the Gribley trail to the vista, there participants may turn back to Sheldon Drive or continue on the Gribley Trail to the Lutheran Church trail head and walk the road back their cars. This trail is moderate, with a steep incline for the first .5 mile. Participants should be prepared for a slow pace at the start of the hike, bring water, wear sturdy footwear, and plan for a 2 hour fund adventure. Leashed, friendly dogs are allowed however not encouraged on this hike. Contact Amy Beveridge via cell at 607-437-6671 for questions.  

Saturday, April 8th, 9:00 AM | Balsam Mt. via Lost Clove & McKinley Hollow

Hike to Balsam Mt. (3600’) from Lost Clove to McKinley Hollow. (NYNJTC Map 142)Event Duration: 7.0 miles, 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: DifficultLeader(s): Rick RobertsBring: lunch, plenty of water, adequate footwearRegistration by April 6th by contacting Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or 607 746-9694Dogs allowed: Yes .Questions about this event can be directed to: Rick Roberts at hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or 607 746-9694Driving Directions: Meet at the end of Lost Clove off Co. Rd. 47 . Cars will then be spotted at McKinley Rd. NYS Rte. 28 to Co. Rte 47 at Big Indian. South on Co Rte 47 1 mile to Lost Clove Rd. on the right. Follow Lost Clove to the end.https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lost+Clove+Rd,+Big+Indian,+NY+12410

Saturday, April 15th, 10:00 AM | Cabot Mountain

From Beech Hill Road Trail Head on the East Side of the road we will follow a section of the Finger Lakes Trail to Cabot Mountain look out over Little Pond, about 3 miles. After the hike I would like to inspect my section of the FLT from Mary Smith Road to the same Parking Area on Beech Hill Road, 2.3 miles, around 2 hours.Event Duration: 3.3 milesLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: lunch, water, adequate footwearRegistration by April 14th by contacting Bob at rmoses@delhidel.netDogs allowed: Yes .Questions about this event can be directed to: Bob rmoses@delhidel.netDriving Directions: Margaretville NY, Rt 30 towards Downsville, 10.7 miles, turn left on to Beech Hill Road, 3.8 miles, P.A. is on the left a little way over the top of the mountain.From Livingston Manor, NY, take old route 17 and a slight right onto Beaverkill Road for 8.8 miles, turn left onto Beech Hill Road, 2.6 miles on the right. 2282 Beech Hill Rd, Andes, NY 13731 https://www.google.com/maps/place/2282+Beech+Hill+Rd,+Andes,+NY+13731

Join us at the People's Rally for our Planet | April 29th 11am - 1 pm

Look for the Catskill Mountain Club table at the rally.

Sunday, April 30th, 10:00 AM | Trail Maintenance on Section 2 of the Dry Brook Ridge Trail and German Hollow Trail

Follow Laura Battelani, CMC Board Member, and David Lucas, volunteers for NY/NJ Trail Conference, as they inspect and clear the trails they adopted for the NY/NJ TC. We’ll hike Pakatakan Mountain and follow the ridge, passing by a 700 years old bog, to arrive to a beautiful look out of the Pepacton Reservoir. The return will be on to German Hollow trail. Wear sturdy hiking boots/shoes, bring water and food and dress in layers for comfort. If you also want to help with the cleaning of the trail, bring hand tools, gloves and eye protection.Event Duration: 6.0 miles, 6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Laura BattelaniBring: lunch, plenty of water, adequate footwear. If planning to help with maintenance, please bring hand toolsRegistration by April 29th by contacting Laura at bodyworx@catskill.net/(845) 586-3101Dogs allowed: NoQuestions about this event can be directed to: bodyworx@catskill.net/(845) 586-3101Driving Directions:On Route 28, 40 miles from Kingston, Village of Margaretville. Half mile after the blinking light, turn right at the intersection. Meeting is at the car wash.

Saturday, May 27, 11 AM | Paddle the Pepacton

Experience an incredible outdoor adventure, paddling the beautiful Pepacton Reservoir. Join Catskill Mountain Club board member Ann Roberti for a scenic paddle on this recently opened NYC reservoir. Provide your own CANOE or KAYAK or rent from a local business.  We will launch promptly at 11AM from the Shavertown Bridge Recreational Boating Launch site on the north side of the bridge. Life jackets required. All boats must be steam cleaned prior to arrival on site and have a valid DEP access sticker. Many vendors store boats on site, requiring only that you visit the store to pay and to pick up paddles and PFDs. For more information on regulations, please visit the NYCDEP website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/recreation/Pepacton_Boating_Brochure.pdfPre-register and questions to Ann Roberti at aroberti@catskill.net.Directions: From SR 28/30 in Margaretville, go west about 3 miles to the dividing of the highways. Turn south onto SR 30 and go 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge,  turning north onto CR 1 just before crossing the bridge. The Boat Launch is on the left.From SR 28 in Andes, turn south onto CR 1 and travel 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch on the right.

Sunday, March 26, 10 AM | Late Winter Tree ID Hike in Stone Ridge

Erwin Karl of CMC will join Mid Hudson Mycological Association and member Mira Fink as we embark on a late-winter tree identification hike along the O & W Rail Trail in Stone Ridge. The task of identifying trees may be more challenging before leaf-out, but there are many clues based on bark, shape, location and leaf litter, to name a few. There is a good chance we will also see some bracket or crust fungi, as well as remnants of annual plants.Event Duration: 4-5 miles, 2 hoursLevel of Difficulty: EasyLeader(s): Erwin Karl and Mira Fink of Mid-Hudson Mycological AssociationBring: good hiking shoes, lunch,  something to drink.Registration is encouraged. Register by contacting the leader at eakarl@yahoo.com.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leader.Questions about this event can be directed to: Erwin Karl at eakarl@yahoo.comDriving Directions:  Meet at the Leggett Rd. parking area for the rail trail in Stone Ridge . Leggett Rd can be reached from Rt. 209. Head south on 209 from Kingston towards Stone Ridge. Turn left on Leggett Rd. (opposite the Marbletown Community center in Stone Ridge). Parking lot is on the left on Leggett Rd. before you reach Lucas Turnpike (Ulster Co. Rte 1).

Saturday, June 3rd, 9:30 AM – Hike the Shavertown Trail

Celebrate National Trails day with a hike of the beautiful Shavertown Trail, located near the Pepacton Reservoir’s Shavertown Bridge Boat Launch.  After a good climb for the first mile there will be a beautiful view overlooking the reservoir.  We will enjoy the view and walk around Snake Pond.Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a snack or lunch.Registration required.  Email bodyworx@catskill.net by Thursday, June 1st.Well behaved dogs are welcomeDirections: From SR 28 in Margaretville turn left on SR 30.  Continue 8 miles to the Shavertown Bridge. Turn right and park at the upper parking area by the boat launch.From Livingston Manor, take the Beaverkill Road, to Barkaboom Road pass Little Pond continue to the Shavertown Bridge turn right across bridge and left to the upper parking area by boat launch.  

Saturday, March 25, 10:00 AM | Hike to Trout Pond from Campbell Brook Rd.

Please join me for a nice snowshoe, hopefully.  Bring other traction footwear appropriate for the conditions and weather. We will start from the Parking Area on Campbell Brook Rd.. It is nice moderate hike over a couple of rolling hills down to the lean-to at Trout Pond (Cable Lake). From there we can continue on for 1.4 miles to Russell Brook Falls.Leader: Bob MosesEvent Duration: 6 miles; 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty:  ModerateRegistration required by Friday, March 10, 2017, 6PM: email rmoses@delhitel.net or call (607) 746-3645.Group size is limited so register early.Well behaved dogs are allowed. Please inform hike leader when registering.Questions can be send to  rmoses@delhitel.netDriving Directions: Western Catskill Trails Map 144 E/6. From Downsville take Rt 206/30 towards Roscoe, 3.1 miles, turn right onto Cat Hollow, Dr Bush Memorial Hwy, towards Roscoe, 2.9 miles. Turn Right onto Jug Tavern Rd for 1.6 miles, Turn left onto Campbell Mountain Road .4 miles, turn right onto Campbell Brook Road. About .6 miles to the Parking Area.From Roscoe take Rt 206,8.4 miles, turn left onto Jug Tavern Road. 1.6 miles turn left on to Campbell Mountain Road. .4 miles turn right onto Campbell Brook Road. About .6 miles to the Parking Area.