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Hike the Shavertown Trail | Thursday, May 17, 10:00 AM
The Shavertown Trail begins with a moderately difficult climb to a woods road. From there it climbs gently to a lovely pond and beautiful views of the mountains over the Pepacton Reservoir. Beyond the pond is a moderately easy hike to a short loop ending, followed by the return hike.This will be one of the last opportunities to hike the full trail until late this year due to a planned forestry project that will necessitate closing the trail above the pond for several months.Event Duration: 5.3 miles, 4 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate; 800' elevation gain.Leaders: Jeff Ditchek and John ExterRegistration required by May 15. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Bring: good hiking shoes, plenty to drink, lunch, moisture wicking layers that can be shed or added as neededDogs allowed: YesQuestions about this event can be directed to: Jeff Ditchek at jiditchek@gmail.comDriving Directions: From Margaretville follow SR 28/30 west to the intersection where SR 30 turns south (left). Follow SR 30 to the Shavertown Bridge. Immediately before crossing the bridge, turn north (right) to the parking area on the left.From Andes take CR 1 south to the Shavertown parking area on the right, just before the SR 30 intersection.
Ashokan High Point & Little Rocky | Saturday, May 26, 8:00 AM
This hike combines a 9 mile trail loop to Ashokan High Point (3080 feet, Catskill Hundred Highest #83) with a 5+ mile bushwhack to Little Rocky (3015 feet, CHH #95) and a short bushwhack to Little Ashokan. If the weather is clear we'll have great views of Ashokan Reservoir and several high peaks. We'll visit the site of a WW II trainer crash. Our pace will be moderate, and we'll have frequent, short water/snack breaks. This hike is listed as difficult because of its length (about 15 miles), and because of the the unpredictable nature of the bushwhack to Little Rocky.Event Duration: 15 miles, 10 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Difficult -- BushwhackLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: 2 to 3 liters of water, lunch, snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, comfortable waterproof hiking boots, hiking poles (recommended)Registration required by May 19. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: For those working on the Catskill's All Trails Challenge, this hike will complete the Ashokan High Point trail shown on NYNJTC Map 143.The hike duration (10 hours expected) could vary significantly depending on the pace of the group, and how long we spend enjoying the views and exploring the plane crash.Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: Kanape Brook Parking AreaGoogle Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/pq217zP3pdE2From the intersection of Rt 28A and Watson Hollow Rd (RT 42), drive West 4.1 miles. Parking area will be on your right.GPS: 41.935465, -74.328244
Rochester Hollow Hike | Sunday, May 13, 10:30 AM
Historic Rochester Hollow follows a stream for awhile on an old woods road towards the former site of an estate. Along the way is a memorial plaque to Catskills' native son, naturalist and widely read author John Burroughs.Event Duration: 4 miles, 3 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeaders: John WadlinBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, plenty to drink, wear moisture wicking clothing for comfortRegistration required by May 10. 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: John Wadlin at jjwadlin@rwhm.com or (845) 254-6342Driving Directions: Meet at the Matyas Rd. Parking area at trailhead. Matyas Rd. intersects SR 28 just west of the Peekamoose Restaurant in Big Indian.
Hike the Palmer Hill Trail | Thursday, April 26, 10:00 AM
Get out for an early Spring hike on the Palmer Hill Trails. The always great views, including to the western high peaks, will be even better with the leaves off the trees.Event Duration: 4 miles, 3 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Easy-ModerateLeaders: Jeff Ditchek and John ExterBring: good hiking shoes, plenty to drink, moisture wicking layers that can be shed or added as neededDogs allowed: NoQuestions about this event can be directed to: Jeff Ditchek at jiditchek@gmail.comDriving Directions: Palmer Hill Overlook at the intersection of SR 28 and Finkle Rd., 2 miles east of Andes and 8 miles west of Margaretville
Escarpment Trail at Kaaterskill Clove and Hardytown LP Traverse | Sunday, July 8, 9:00 AM
This hike follows the ESCARPMENT above Kaaterskill Clove, with views across the clove and out to the Hudson River Valley. We'll follow the Harding Road Trail down the slopes of South Mountain. Do join us for a lovely hike full of fabulous views and wildflowers! Hike about 7.2 miles over steep terrain with many views and scrambles. The yellow marked White Road sectionwill be included for All Trails Challenge hikers. See NYNJTC map #141 map and inset.Event Duration: 7.2 miles, 6-7 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Deanna FelicettaBring: Dress in layers of moisture wicking clothing and wool. Long slleves and insect repellent are recommended due to blackflies and ticks. Wear good hiking boots. Hiking poles are highly recommended. Bring plenty of water, snacks, lunch.Registration required by Friday, July 6. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: Remember we hike together for safety and FUN! Bad weather cancels. Leave your phone number for updates from the leader.Questions about this event can be directed to: felicetta.deanna@ gmail.com. NO email after WED before hike. Thereafter call 845- 216-2021. Leave email and phone number. No texting, please. PLEASE contact leader and cancel if you are not able to come, as others may want to.Driving Directions: MEET on Route 23A at White Road in Palenville, NY. Route 23A can be reached via the NYS Thruway Exit 20. Get on SR 32 going north to Rte. 23A in Saxton and go west. We'll leave cars at the White Road parking area and car shuttle to the Schutt Rd. parking area near North-South Lake.
Hike to Split Rock | Thursday, May 10, 10:00 am
Nice spring walk out to Split Rock and return. Just a short hike for a spring day. Spring ephemeral wildflowers may be in bloom.Event Duration: 3 miles, 2.5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, bug spray, something to drinkRegistration required by May 9. 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: From Margaretville: Take SR 28/30 west and turn on SR 30 at Dunraven towards Downsville. Go 15.2 miles and turn left on to Holiday Brook Rd. Go 2.9 miles to the top of the hill, Parking area on the left.4256 Holiday Brook RdRoscoe, NY 12776
Annual Ephemeral Wildflower Hike @ Kelly Hollow | Sunday, May 13th, 11:00 AM
This a chance to find and identify the beautiful Spring Ephemeral wildflowers which are so named because they appear above ground in early spring when they flower and fruit and then die back into the ground, all in a short period before the trees have had a chance to leaf out. Most hikers never see these flowers because they wait for late spring or summer to get into the woods. We will look for Trillium, Spring beauties, Trout Lily, Hepatica, Violets, Squirrel Corn, Dutchman's Britches, Jack-In-The-Pulpit and many others. We may also find some early mushrooms.Kelly Hollow is one of the most beautiful short trails in the Catskills with rocky streams and waterfalls. It has a combination of coniferous and deciduous forests with the remains of a lovely beaver pond near a lean-to at the top. The trail is an easy to moderate loop of about 4 miles. Bring lunch and/or snacks to have at the lean-to (there is a privy nearby.)Event Duration: 4 miles, 3 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Easy-ModerateLeader(s): Howard RaabBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, bug spray, something to drinkRegistration required by May 5. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 20. As it was well attended last year, I would suggest that you register early.Dogs allowed: Leashed dogs are welcome.Additional Information: Hike will be canceled in case of steady rain. If in doubt, call before 10:00 am Sunday.Questions about this event can be directed to: Howard Raab at howardjraab@gmail.com, or (845) 586-3112.Driving Directions: We will meet at the Old Stone Schoolhouse, 2.2 miles West of Margaretville at 10:30 am or at the trail-head at 11:00 am.Directions: The Kelly Hollow Trail is located on Millbrook Road in the town of Middletown, NYNJ Trail Conference map #142, F-5,6.Directions to trail-head: Go right (west) on the NYC reservoir road across Rt.28 from the Old Stone School House, for 3.7 miles. Then left on Millbrook Road for 5.3 miles to the trail-head parking area on the right.
Hiking the Bluelines: Exploring Catskill Mountain Streams
This is a series of nine hikes sponsored by the Catskill Mountain Club (CMC) and led by Team Danger Girl (TDG), a Catskill Mountain-based hiking group. Join members of TDG for a scientific and exploratory engagement with Catskill mountain streams. Dorcinda Knauth and Dany Davis will lead this series of off trail explorations. Dany is a geologist with 17 years of experience studying Catskill Mountain streams and will lead the scientific part of these explorations. Other environmental scientists may join some of the hikes. The theme of these hikes can be along the lines of the saying “the journey is the destination”. In other words, the purpose of these hikes is not to put peaks in a collection bag, so the summit is not the ultimate destination. Instead, the hikes will focus on landscape interpretation, exploring wild sections of popular mountains by following the paths of streams, collecting data for a regional Catskill streams study, and maybe getting to the top of a mountain on some of the hikes.There will be two categories of hikes: off trail adventurous explorations and trail-side family friendly engagements with streams. Both categories will include plenty of time sharing observations of the stream channel, ecosystem and riparian environment. We will stop often for discussions on the role of streams in the mountains, collecting some data on the stream’s shape and condition, as well as sharing lessons in landscape interpretation.The family friendly hikes will focus on hands-on engagement in studying a stream at specific stream locations, walking the stream channel corridor to observe changes (expect to get wet) and encourage hikers to appreciate the role of streams in the Catskill environment. If children join, it would be best for the children to be school age and capable of hiking a couple of miles. These hikes will be limited to 10 participants plus the hike leaders (maximum group size is 12-14 depending on the hike).The adventurous off trail explorations will be stream corridor bushwhacks up/down wild Catskill mountain terrain with some trail hiking. Science will be a central part of these hikes and there may be more stream data collection than in the family friendly hikes. The hikes are rated “Most Difficult” due to the variability of the headwater stream terrain, hiking in steep boulder streams, plenty of downed trees, and the ever present unknown one encounters when heading up/down a steep mountain drainage. Each of these hikes will have a mountain summit destination in mind; however, the science and exploration is the primary goal. Conditions may preclude getting to the top of the mountain. The hikes will be limited to 6-8 people plus the hike leaders (no more than 8-10 hikers total). Please note: your hike leaders will not have previously hiked some of these routes so obstacles to forward progress are unknown for some of these hikes – that is part of the adventure. Each hiker will need to consider themselves expert in off trail hiking in mountains. Footwear should be capable of hiking in and out of water (no sandals!).See event listing links below for details. Contact Dany Davis at wddavis2@gmail.com with questions about the hikes and to register.The proposed hikes and schedule are subject to change:May 5 8AM - DarkBear Hole Brook to Van Wyck Mountain. Rating: Most Difficult. Meeting Place: Bear Hole Brook PA on Ulster County Route 42 (Peekamoose Road). The inaugural Bluelines hike will include stream-whacking up Bear Hole Brook to access the Catskill Divide between Van Wyck and Table Mountains. The return trip will be via the Van Wyck ridge. Be prepared for biting insects, loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, thick forest, cliffy bits and Catskill yetis. Total Distance: 6-8 miles depending upon the route. NOTE: This hike is full.June 2 8AM – DarkBiscuit Brook to Fir Mountain. Rating: Difficult. Meeting place: Biscuit Brook trailhead. This will involve hiking the Biscuit Brook trail to the NYS land/Frost Valley land boundary and then following the stream corridor to the col between Big Indian and Fir Mountains. If Fir Mountain is summited the return trip will be by herdpath and trail back to the Biscuit Brook trailhead, or if adventure prevails the unnamed stream between Fir and Spruce Mountains. There will be ongoing research in this watershed by Colorado State University so we may get some fresh insights into Catskill stream geomorphology! Be prepared for biting insects, stinging nettles, loose boulders and other stream scrambling hazards, thick forest, cliffy bits and Catskill yetis. Total Distance: 8-10 miles depending upon the route. NOTE: This hike is full.June 23 10AM – 4PMExplore Kanape Brook watershed to the summit of Ashokan High Point. Rating: Moderate. Meeting Place: Kanape Brook PA in the Town of Olive. The hike will include stopping at specific locations along the brook to observe channel and riparian forest conditions. Data collection will be part of the activities for a local study, and participants will be shown techniques for participation. Be prepared for biting insects, stinging nettles, loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, and very excitable stream scientists! Total Distance: ~3 miles for the stream (out and back) or 7-8 if including Ashokan High Point.July 7 9AM – DarkWest Kill stream to Hunter Mountain. Most Difficult. Meeting place: West Kill Trailhead. This hike is likely to be the most challenging and should only be attempted by those capable of hiking in the Catskill's most rugged terrain. This will involve hiking the West Kill stream corridor up the drainage toward the summit of Hunter Mountain. The approach to Hunter's summit will involve very steep terrain in thick balsam forest (what fun!). If Hunter is summited, the hike may take a trail back down or, if adventure prevails take another stream back down. Be prepared for biting insects, loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, thick forest, cliffy bits and Catskill yetis. Total Distance: 7-10 miles depending upon the route.July 21 10AM – 4PMExplore Rochester Hollow Creek. Rating: Moderate. Meeting place: Rochester Hollow PA in the Town of Shandaken. This will involve meeting at the Rochester Hollow parking area and taking the trail up the valley for approximately 1.5 miles and then returning back to the parking area by way of the stream. The hike will include stopping at specific locations to observe stream channel and riparian forest conditions. Data collection will be part of the activities for a local study, and participants will be shown techniques for participation. Be prepared for biting insects, stinging nettles, Loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, and very excitable stream scientists! Total Distance: ~ 3 miles.August 4 8AM – 7PMExplore East Branch Neversink River Headwaters and Slide Mountain. Rating: Difficult. Meeting place: Denning PA in the Town of Denning. The hike will start at the East Branch-Phoenicia trail to access the East Branch Neversink River valley. Depending on the ability and interest of the participants we will hike up the East Branch Neversink River or the Deer Shanty Brook toward Slide Mountain. The hike will focus on exploring the valley and stream environment and may include a bushwack summit of Slide Mountain if it seems feasible. Total Distance is variable; assume a minimum 7 miles.September 15 8AM – 7PMAn exploration of Woodland Creek’s headwaters TBD. Rating: Most Difficult. Meeting Place: Woodland Valley Campground PA. The plan will be to bushwhack across the base of the Wittenberg along NYS land to the headwater reaches of Woodland Creek. From there, the assembled group will pick a route up any of the several branches of Woodland Creek, potentially ascending Slide, Cornell or Wittenberg; or just turning around and heading back to the PA. Be prepared for biting insects, stinging nettles, loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, thick forest, cliffy bits and Catskill yetis. Total Distance: ~7-12 miles.October 13 9AM – 6PMCascade Brook to Panther Mountain/Giant Ledge. Rating: Difficult. Meeting Place: Giant Ledge PA. The hike will include walking down CR47 to Cascade Brook (~1 mile) to reach the stream route up Panther Mountain then walking along the left descending side of the stream to stay on NYS land for the first 0.5 miles. After that, the hike stays in the stream drainage until it disappears in the talus below Panther’s summit. The route up Panther will be along a SW-trending ridge to the summit view point. From there the return hike is via trail to Giant Ledge and back to the PA. Be prepared for biting insects, loose rocks and other stream scrambling hazards, thick forest, cliffy bits and Catskill yetis. Total Distance: ~7 miles.
2018 Past Events Calendar
Photo courtesy of Bill Palmer - Palmer Hill Photography
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| 1 New Year’s DayCANCELED - Hike Vroman's NosePOSTPONED – Hike to Split Rock | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 1011:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14RESCHEDULED10:00 AM - Hike Big Pond to Alder Lake | 15 M L King Day | 16 | 1711:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 2411:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 2810:00 AM - Hike Big Pond to Alder Lake | 29 | 30 | 3111:30 AM - CANCELLEDHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3POSTPONED9:30 AM -Hike Balsam Lake Mountain | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6Catskill Park Day | 711:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 8 | 9 | 108:00 AM -Balsam and Eagle Hike |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 1411:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 15 | 16 Chinese New Year | 1710:00 AM - Alder Lake to Beaver Meadow Hike |
| 18 | 19 Presidents Day | 20 | 2111:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 2811:30 AMHike on the U&D RR Trail in Pine Hill | |||
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| 49:30 AMPOSTPONED until September Hike Balsam Lake Mountain | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 DST begins9:00 AMFamily Friendly Hike on the Palmer Hill Trail | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 1711:00 AM - Kelly Hollow Hike |
| 18 | 19 | 20 Spring Equinox | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 Passover9:00 AM - Woodhull & Van Wyck Hike 10:00 AM - Hike the Huckleberry Loop Trail |
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| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25POSTPONEDHike the Quick Lake Trail | 2610:00 AMHike the Palmer Hill Trails | 27 | |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 58:00 AMHiking the Blue Lines: An Exploration of Catskill Streams - Bear Hole Brook to Van Wyck Mountain | |
| 6POSTPONED to May 13th11:00 AMAnnual Ephemeral Wildflower Hike @ Kelly Hollow | 7 | 8 | 9 | 1010:00 AM Hike to Split Rock | 11 | 12POSTPONED8:00 AMHiking the Bluelines: An Exploration of Catskill Streams - Hunter Brook or West Kill to Hunter Mtn. |
| 13 Mother’s Day10:30 AMRochester Hollow Hike | 14 | 15 | 16 Ramadan | 1710:00 AMHike the Shavertown Trail | 18 | 19Rescheduled to June 248:30 AM Escarpment Trail at Kaaterskill Clove and Hardytown LP Traverse |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 268:00 AMAshokan High Point & Little Rocky Hike11:00 AMPaddle the Pepacton |
| 27 | 28 Memorial Day | 29 | 30 | 3110:00 AMBalsam Mountain from Rider Hollow |  |
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2 | 3 | 4 Independence Day | 5 | 6 | 79:00 AM Hiking the Bluelines: West Kill stream to Hunter Mountain |
| 88:30 AM Escarpment Trail at Kaaterskill Clove and Hardytown LP Traverse | 9 | 10 | 11 | 1210:00 AMBramley Mountain Trail | 139:00 AMWoodland Hike with Yoga: Shavertown Trail to Snake Pond10:30Boot-brush Unveiling and Hike at the Shavertown Trail with the NYCDEP | 14 |
| 1510:00 AMMap and Compass Workshop: Essential Knowledge | 16 | 17 | 18 | 1910:00 AMExplore Plattekill State Forest: South Plattekill and Round Top | 20 | 21CancelledHiking the Bluelines: Explore Rochester Hollow Creek |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25Postponed to August 229:30 AMHike to Huckleberry Point | 26Postponed to August 210:00 AMExplore the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve | 27 | 2810:00 AM-5:00 PMCMC Annual Picnic |
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| 5 | 69:00 AMWoodland Hike with Yoga: Giant Ledge | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12PostponedBalsam Lake Fire Tower and Millbrook Mountain1:00 PMPaddle the Pepacton | 13 | 14 | 159:00 AMSlide Mountain from Denning | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 2211:30 AMHike to Huckleberry Point | 23 | 24 | 258:00 AMHike the Long Path from Peekamoose Rd to Upper Cherrytown Rd. |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 298:30 AMWindham High Peak via Burnt Knob and Acra Point | 30 | 31 |  |
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| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 158:00 AMHiking the Bluelines: An Exploration of Catskill Streams - Exploration of Woodland Creek's Headwaters |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 Yom Kippur | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 Autumn Equinox | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 Catskills Lark in the Park |
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| 7Catskills Lark in the Park | 8 Columbus DayCatskills Lark in the Park | 99:15 AMKaaterskill High Peak Hike | 10 | 11 | 12 | 139:00 AMHiking the Bluelines: An Exploration of Catskill Streams - Cascade Brook to Panther Mtn. & Giant Ledge |
| 145 PMCMC Annual Dinner and Raffle | 159 or 9:30 AM Watershed Woodland Hike with Yoga at the Shavertown Trail | 16 | 17 | 18 | 1910:30 AMNew Trail/New Hike on the River to Ridge Trail in New Paltz | 20 |
| 21 | 229 or 9:30 AMWatershed Woodland Walk with Yoga across the Ashokan Reservoir | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27POSTPONEDEnd to End Hike on the Pine Hill - West Branch Trail |
| 28 | 299:30Watershed Woodland Hike: Pine Hill Rail Trail | 30 | 31 Halloween | |||
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| 4 DST ends | 59:30AMWatershed Woodland Hike Phoenicia: The Tanbark Trail | 6 | 7 | 810 AMTrail Building on the Ashokan Quarry Trail | 9 | 10 |
| 11Veterans' Day | 12 Veterans' Day Observed9:30 AMWatershed Walk through Pine Hill: Springs and Creeks | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17Regular Big Game Hunting Season Begins:List of Hikes Where Hunting is not Permitted |
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| 23 | 24 | 25 Christmas | 26 Kwanzaa | 27 | 28 | 298:30 AMGiant Ledge and Panther Mountain |
| 30 | 31 | 1 New Year's Day10:30 AMFirst Day Hike in Kelly Hollow | ||||
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Saturday, March 31, 8:00 AM | Woodhull Mountain & Van Wyck Mountain Hike
This bushwhack will visit two Catskill Hundred Highest peaks, Woodhull & Van Wyck Mountains. We'll travel at a slow to moderate pace. There will be excellent views of several nearby high peaks, and we'll visit two plane crash sites. Event Duration: 7 miles, 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Difficult -- BushwhackLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: Snacks, 2 liters of water/sports drink, lunch, warm hiking boots, traction devices, snowshoes, hiking poles, extra clothing layerRegistration required by March 24. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: This is a through hike. The meeting location is where we'll finish the hike. We'll leave cars there and drive to the end of Porcupine Rd to start the hike. If we finish early, Red Hill Fire Tower is nearby.Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: Google Maps link to meeting location: https://goo.gl/maps/wqkV1mM4QZK2From Boiceville, at the intersection of Rt 28 and 28A, take Rt 28A 3 miles South to the intersection with Rt 42 (Watson Hollow Rd). Turn Right and drive 9.9 miles West to the DEC Peekamoose Mountain Parking Area, on the right.From Grahamsville, at the intersection of Rt 55 and 42, take Rt 55 East to left on Rt 55A, then continue straight on Rt 153 (Sundown Rd), which will change name to Rt 42 (Peekamoose Rd). Continue for a total of 9.1 miles from Grahamsville to the DEC Peekamoose Mountain Parking Area, on the left. GPS: 41.914988,-74.428838
Sunday, March 11, 9:00 AM | Family Friendly Hike on the Palmer Hill Trail
Join NYSDEC Licensed Guide Will Soter for this family friendly hike along the Palmer Hill Trail. This is the first of a series of hikes, in which Will hopes to highlight some of his favorite family friendly adventures. Will would also like to showcase the great efforts of the Catskill Mountain Club, that has worked to open recreational access in the Catskills. The Palmer Hill Trail is the third trail created by the Catskill Mountain Club, and the second in partnership with the NYC DEP. The Catskill Mountain Club created this trail from design to construction, taking great care to highlight the splendid views for most of its 3.7 mile length. The trail is comprised of the .6 mile segment leading to the old farm homestead and barn foundation (1.2 miles round trip), plus the 1 mile Upper Meadow Loop and the 1.5 mile Lower Meadow Loop. This hike meanders through the old farm on its way to the two meadows that the upper and lower loops visit. The trail passes old stone fences, and apples trees giving us clues as to what once occupied this space. The trail is situated with a perfect view looking back at the larger peaks of the Drybrook, and Pine Hill West Branch areas. The land at this edge of the Catskills has a different feel from that of the deep dark valleys between the higher peaks further east in the Catskills. Here the hills are lower, softer, and give much greater space between, opening up longer more sweeping views of both the land and the sky above. This truly highlights the scale of the landscape in a way that is awe inspiring. We will look to enjoy a leisurely exploration of both loops, as long as time and conditions allow. Please dress accordingly. Conditions can vary greatly this time of year so it may be necessary to dress in layers, and carry some form of traction for our feet. Don’t forget the thermos, and some snacks! Event Duration: 3.7 miles, 4 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Easy-ModerateLeader(s): Will SoterBring: good hiking shoes, snowshoes if conditions require, traction device, something to drink, snacksRegistration required: by March 9. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderQuestions about this event can be directed to: upstateadventureguides@gmail.comDriving Directions: The trailhead is located on Finkle Road, just off Route 28 in between Andes and Margaretville. Google Map directions to the trailhead can be found here. Finkle Rd. is located just off Route 28 between Margaretville and Andes (2 miles from downtown Andes and 9 miles from Margaretville), with trail parking available at the existing scenic overlook site on Finkle Road. We will meet here at 09:00, to begin our hike.
Saturday, March 31, 10 AM | Huckleberry Loop Trail
From the trailhead on Hill Road in Margaretville, we will have a nice spring walk to the lookout over the reservoir. On the way we will pass a bog which is only 700+ years old. At the lookout, you can see the way we hiked up the hill and the Pepacton Reservoir in the distance.Event Duration: 6.6 miles, 5.25 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: lunch, something to drink, good hiking shoes, foot traction device, snowshoes, microspikes, layered warm clothing, hand warmers, camera.Registration required by March 30. 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: 1500 Hill RdMargaretville, NY 12455From Margaretville head North/West on SR 28 about 2 miles. Turn Left at the old School House, then immediately left again for .3 miles. Turn right onto Huckleberry Rd. for .3 miles and take the left onto Hill Road. Trailhead Parking Area 1.5 miles on the right.
Saturday, March 17, 11:00 AM | Kelly Hollow Hike
Join us on this nice loop hike past a huge spruce plantation, waterfalls and out to an old beaver pond. We'll stop at the adjacent lean-to for lunch.Event Duration: 4 miles, 2.25 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: lunch, something to drink, good hiking shoes, foot traction device, snowshoes, microspikes, warm clothing, hand warmers, camera.Registration required by 3/16. 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:From Margaretville, West 1.9 miles on SR 28 to the Old School House on the right. Turn left onto BWS Rd 10 (Reservoir Rd.), then immediately right 3.8 miles to Millbrook Road. Turn left 5.4 miles to the Kelly Hollow Trail Parking Area on right.
Paddle the Pepacton | Saturday, May 26, 11 AM
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. Bring your own CANOE or KAYAK (it must be steam cleaned prior to putting it in the reservoir -- see more below) or rent from a local business that has kayaks stored on site. 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 by Friday, May 25th by emailing 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, April 8th 10:00 AM | Hike the Shavertown Trail
Hike the Shavertown Trail 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. If the group is inclined, we will continue up an easier climb for a 3.3 mile loop returning to the pond and then back to the parking area. The upper loop is an nice second growth forest and beautiful rock formations. This is an enjoyable hike for almost everyone. The total distance 2.3 or 5.3 miles.Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks or lunch.Register by April 6th by emailing aroberti@catskill.net.Well behaved dogs with permission of the hike leader (email aroberti@catskill.net).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 Barkaboom Road pass Little Pond continue to the Shavertown Bridge turn right across bridge and left to the upper parking area by boat launch.
Catskill Park Day 2018: A Call to Action
In only a few days the CMC and its Catskill Park Coalition partners will go to Albany for our annual Catskill Park Day. We'll meet with our elected representatives, including the Governor and members of the legislature, to press for action on the policy priorities we have identified for 2018.If you are not able to travel with us to Albany for Catskill Park Day, there's a way to speak up and speak out right from the comfort of your home or office. By raising your voice, you amplify our message and add power to its effectiveness.You can either send Governor Cuomo a brief letter of support for the priorities of the Catskill Mountain Club and its Catskill Park Coalition partners, or you can call the Governor's office and give a brief message of support.
Below are the specific requests made by the CPC for 2018. Simply glance at them, pick one or two that resonates with you and place your call telling the assistant who answers what you would like the Governor to support.If you prefer to write a note, we have provided a link to the form used by the Governor's office. You can simply copy and paste the message we have written below or edit it to suit your preferences.We have had good results over the past several years and anticipate continued success with support from folks like you who love the Catskills and care about its future.Thank you for your efforts!Phone number of the Governor's office: (518) 474-8390 Office hours: 9:00am to 5:00pmLink to the Governor's email system: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-formSample letter:Dear Governor Cuomo,I am writing today to respectfully ask that you give your support to the priorities for the Catskill Park and region as expressed by the Catskill Mountain Club and its fellow members of the Catskill Park Coalition.The Catskill Park is one of our nation's great natural assets, encompassing hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine wilderness and sparkling clean waters. It is home to huge communities of rare wildlife and to one of the most diverse forests in the world. And it is one of New York's greatest outdoor recreational areas, along with the Adirondack Park.Please support the continuing improvements to the Catskills environment and Park infrastructure that allow members of the public to experience the great outdoors in all its glory in a way that is both safe and sustainable.Sincerely,
Saturday, March 3, 8:30 AM | Hunter Mountain Fire Tower Snowshoe
Snowshoe at a slow to moderate pace to Southwest Hunter and Hunter Mountains. Excellent views from the Fire Tower, and Geiger Point. For those working on the Catskill All Trails Challenge, we'll complete the Spruceton and Hunter Mountain trails, and will cover a part of the Devil's Path. We'll reach Southwest Hunter via a 3/4 mile unmarked trail off of the Devil's Path. After the hike, a mile down the road on our way home, we can warm up by the fire at the West Kill Brewing tap room.Event Duration: 10 miles, 8 hoursLevel of Difficulty: DifficultLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: Lunch, Snacks, 2 liters of water/sports drink, warm boots, traction devices, snowshoes, hiking poles, headlamp, extra batteriesRegistration required by February 27. 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: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/9Vy9d5E96FpFrom Westkill at the intersection of Rt 42 and Spructon Rd, drive 6.7 miles East on Spruceton Rd to the DEC parking area on the LEFT. You'll know that you're in the right place if you see a large wooden horse ramp.GPS: 42.18422, -74.27210
Saturday, February 17, 10 AM | Alder Lake to Beaver Meadow
We will meet at the entrance to Alder Lake and hike around Alder Lake and over a couple of hills to Beaver Meadow lean-to. It is a nice snowshoe if snow permits. The beavers are back in Alder Lake and will by their lodge on the way to the Lean-to.Event Duration: 7 miles, 4.25 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Bob MosesBring: lunch, something to drink, good hiking shoes, foot traction device, snowshoes, microspikes, warm clothing, hand warmers, camera.Registration required by February 16.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: if anyQuestions about this event can be directed to: rmoses@delhitel.netDriving Directions: From the south side of the Shavertown Bridge on SR 30, turn East towards the Barkaboom Road. Go 7.2 miles, just past Little Pond Camp Grounds. Turn Left onto Beaverkill Rd. for 1.4 miles, then turn left on Rt. 54/Alder Rd. for 2.2 miles to Alder Lake parking area (closed). Park on side of entrance road.From Livingston Manor turn onto Beaverkill Road, 12.3 miles, bear right onto CR 54 and turn left after the bridge 2.2 miles to the Alder Lake Entrance.
Sunday, March 4, 9:30 AM | Balsam Lake Mountain
This great hike will begin on Mill Brook Rd. and follow the Dry Brook Ridge Trail to the BLM summit with its iconic fire tower. The hike will continue, completing the loop and returning to the starting point. Expect rewarding views and hope for a good base to permit snowshoeing.Event Duration: 7 miles, 6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Deanna FelicettaBring: Full winter equipment is required: snowshoes, traction devices such as Microspikes, crampons may be needed. Dress in layers of moisture wicking clothing and wool. Wear good hiking boots. Gaiters and poles are highly recommended. Bring plenty of water, snacks, lunch.Registration required by Thursday, March 1. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: Bad weather cancels. Leave your phone number for updates from the leader.Questions about this event can be directed to: felicetta.deanna@ gmail.com. NO email after WED before hike. Thereafter call 845- 216-2021. Leave email and phone number.Driving Directions: From SR 28 in Arkville, turn South on Dry Brook Rd. Drive 6 miles to Millbrook Rd. and turn left. Go about 2 miles to parking area on the right.
Saturday, February 10, 8 AM | Balsam & Eagle Hike
Snowshoe hike to two 3500 peaks, Balsam & Eagle, at a slow to moderate pace. There will be a nice view from the approach to Balsam Mountain. For those working on the Catskill All Trails Challenge, this hike will complete the Seager - Big Indian trail, and the Mine Hollow trail; and will cover part of the Pine Hill - West Branch trail, and a very small part of the Oliverea - Mapledale trail.Event Duration: 8.6 miles, 7 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Leader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: Lunch, snacks, 2 liters water/sports drink, warm boots, traction devices, snowshoes, hiking poles, extra clothing layer.Registration required by February 3. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leaderAdditional Information: This is a through hike. From the meeting point (which is easy to find and has cell service) we'll drive to the Seager parking area, at the end of Dry Brook Rd, and leave cars where we'll finish the hike. Then we'll drive to the parking area at the end of Rider Hollow Rd to start the hike. Note: Waterproof boots and/or gaiters are recommended. This hike requires several stream crossings. High water may cause a change in the plans.Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: Parking area across from the Highmount Post office, on Galli Curci Rd, just off of Rt 28. Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/mEB5QqTf8vF2 GPS coordinates 42.146891,-74.494837