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Hike Up Windham High Peak | Saturday, September 24, 2022 @ 9:00 AM
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ke Up Windham High Peak | Saturday, September 24, 9:00 AM7+mile moderate hike to Windham (3,524 ft) from Route 23. We'll take the Escarpment Trail (blue) to the summit and back. The ascent never gets very steep but it is constant as the trail passes through mostly hardwood forests to a trail junction of the Elm Ridge Trail. A few switchbacks along the way, moderate what might be a steeper ascent.Event Duration: 7 miles, 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Siu Samantha YuenBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 09/22/2022. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date Sunday, 9/25/2022Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Siu S Yuen ssyuen@msn.comDriving Directions: From (Ext 20) in Saugerties, take 32 North for 6 miles, Keep straight onto NY-32A / Route 32A for 1.3 miles, Keep right to stay on NY-32A / Route 32A for 0.6 miles, Bear left onto NY-23A / Route 23A for 5.5 miles, Turn right onto County Route 25 / County Hwy-25 for 2.7 miles, Bear right onto County Route 23C and stay on it for 4 miles, Turn right onto Maplecrest Rd / County Hwy-40 for 4 miles and keep straight where name changes to NY-296 / State Route 296 for the next 1.5 miles, Turn right onto NY-23 / State Route 23 for 1 mile and the parking lot is on your left (3 Cross Road, Windham, NY)GPS coordinates: N 42.31259 W 74.19040
Hike Dry Brook Ridge | Monday, October 3 | 8:30 AM
Hike Dry 
Brook Ridge | Monday, October 3 | 8:30 AM
Enjoy a 7-8-mile out-and-back hike from Hill Road to the ledges along the higher portions of the ridge. This hike is rated moderate to difficult and is expected to take 4 hours. Please bring your own brunch and beverage.Event Duration: 8 miles, 4 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Peter ManningBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 6:00 PM on October 2. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early. Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: if anyCovid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Peter Manning pqm7364@hotmail.comDriving Directions: To reach the Hill Road Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28/30 1.9 mi. miles west from Fair St. Margaretville and turn left, following the signs for the Hill Road Trailhead. From the west, take State Route 28/30 east 1.2 miles from the junction of State Routes 28 & 30 at Dunraven and turn right, then following the signs for the Hill Road Trailhead.
Giant Ledge and Panther |Saturday, October 15, 8:30 AM
Giant Ledge and Panther |Saturday, 10/15/2022, 8:30 AMThis 7-mile moderate out and back hike to Panther (3,720 ft) is rewarded with outstanding views at the several ledges that we encounter. The ascent is gradual with a few short steep areas. After the first 0.75 miles, we’ll reach Giant Ledge, one of several ledges. In the next 0.9 miles, we’ll arrive at the summit of Panther where the view of the valleys below is limited. We’ll continue a little more to a viewpoint after the summit of Panther to break for lunch.Event Duration: 7 miles, 5-6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate,Leader(s): Siu S. YuenBring: at least 2 liters of water, lunch/snacks, rain gear, bug spray, sunscreen, sturdy hiking bootsRegistration required by 10/14/22 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date: 10/16/2022Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: ssyuen@msn.comDriving Directions: From Exit 19 in Kingston, take RT 28W for 30.80 miles, bear left onto Oliverea Rd / County Hwy-92 / County Hwy-47 for 7.3 miles to arrive at the Giant Ledge trailhead on your rightGPS coordinates: N42.0266 W74.4037
First Day Hike – Biscuit Brook Lean-to | Saturday, January 1st, 2022, 10:00 AM
We'll climb over the ridge before descending again to the lean-to.Event Duration: 4 miles round tripLevel of Difficulty: Moderate Bring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, plenty to drink, dress for the weather.Registration required by 12/30/2021. Register by contacting the leader. See below.All are welcome.Dogs allowed: Yes and on leash.Additional Information: This is a First Day Hike sponsored by the NYSDEC.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Laura Battelani, bodyworx@catskill.net or 845-985-0169 leave message with contact informationDriving Directions: Meet at the at the trailhead on rte. 47. Turn south on county Rt 47 off Route 28 in Big Indian. Follow CR 47 for 12.6 miles. The parking area is on the left.GPS coordinates: Lat: 41.9913° or 41° 59' 28.8" north, Long: -74.4848° or 74° 29' 5.4" west
First Day Hike – Kelly Hollow | Saturday, January 1st, 2022, 11:00 AM
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 a lovely abandoned beaver pond near a lean-to at the top. Bring lunch and/or snacks to have at the lean-to (there is a privy nearby.)Event Duration: 4 miles (About 3 hours, round trip)Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderateLeader(s): Howard RaabBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, plenty to drink, dress for the weather.Registration required by 12/30/2021 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 15, so register early.Dogs allowed: Well behaved and/or leashed dogs welcomed.Additional Information: This is a First Day Hike sponsored by the NYSDEC.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: howardjraab@gmail.com or 845-586-3112.Driving Directions: The Kelly Hollow Trail is located on Millbrook Road in the town of Middletown, NYNJ Trail Conference map #142, F-5,6.2.2 miles West of Margaretville on Rt.28 go left across from the Old Stone School house and then right on the NYC reservoir road (BWT10) for 3.7miles. Then left on Millbrook Road for 5.3 miles to the trail-head parking area on the right.GPS coordinates: 42.079007, -74.649885
First Day Hike – Ashokan Quarry Trail | Saturday, January 1st, 2022, 10:00 AM
Family-friendly two mile hike through the former Yale Quarry – beautiful views of Catskills, railroad trail remnants, vernal pools and varied forest terrainEvent Duration: 2 miles round tripLevel of Difficulty: Easy Leader(s): Melanie BybeeBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, plenty to drink, dress for the weather.Registration required by 12/30/2021. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: This is a First Day Hike sponsored by the NYSDEC.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Melanie Bybee, 516.647.7776 or melaniefwills@gmail.comDriving Directions: Meet at the Ashokan Quarry trailhead parking area off NY 28A about 0.2 miles west of the Ashokan Promenade.GPS coordinates: 41.935802, -74.228469GPS coordinates: Long: 74°13'42.393″W Lat: 41°56'8.706″N
First Day Hike - Vroman's Nose | Saturday, January 1st, 2022, 6:15 AM
See the New Year in with a Sun Rise hike overlooking the old farm land in the valley below.
Meet up/ check in location; 264 Mill Valley Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122Event Duration: 2 MilesLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Robert MosesBring: good hiking shoes, snacks, dress for the weather.Registration required by 12/30/2021. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 10, so register early.Dogs allowed: Yes, leashed onlyAdditional information: This is a First Day Hike sponsored by the NYSDEC.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Robert Moses 607-746-3645 or rmoses@delhitel.netDriving Directions: Meet up/ check in location; 264 Mill Valley Rd, Middleburgh, NY 12122
The 18th Annual Catskills Lark in the Park will be Saturday, October 2nd through Monday, October 11th, 2021
But it will be different again this year. Due to COVID's continued effects, we will be having just a small roster of in-person outdoor events and a number of virtual events. Keep checking the Catskills Lark In the Park website to see the events as they are added. Right now we have scheduled -paddles -hikes.
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Cabot Mountain, Little Pond, hike and paddle | Friday, August 27, 2021 @ 9:30 AM
We will hike Cabot Mountain on the Touch-Me-Not trail section of the Finger Lakes trail in the Western Catskills. This moderate hike at a relaxed pace, will be a traverse of 4.5 miles with a short shuttle. It will end at Little Pond State campground where we will have an after-hike picnic and have an opportunity to rent kayaks on site. You're also welcome to bring your own boat. Come for just the hike or stay for the whole day. It's up to you. If you are paddling, a PFD is required. Sorry, bringing your pooch is not practical for this outing.Event Duration: 4.5 miles, 4 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Sharon KleinBring: Water resistant hiking boots, hiking poles, at least 2 liters of water/sports drink, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, personal first aid kit, headlamp. map, anything else to keep yourself safe and comfortableRegistration required by 8/26. Register by contacting the leader. See below. Be sure to leave email address and phone number.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: $10.00 day use parking fee at Little PondCovid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Sharon at CatsNGunks@gmail.com or (845) 255-1045Driving Directions: Googlemaps: Little Pond State Campground, 549 Barkaboom Rd, Andes, NY 13731. We will meet at the park officeFrom NY-17 Northbound, take exit 96 toward Livingston Manor. Turn right on Debruce Rd. Turn right on Old Route 17 (Rock Ave), and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn Right onto Beaverkill Rd. Pass Lew Beach and continue on Beaverkill Rd. for 3.6 miles, slight left onto Big Pond Rd, then turn left onto Little Pond Rd. Look for signs to the campground.From the north take SR 30 to the Shavertown Bridge. Cross the bridge and turn east (left) 1.9 miles to Barkaboom Road. Turn south (right) and drive 5.5 miles to Little Pond Campground.GPS coordinates: 42.037345, -74.742869
Long Path – Peekamoose to Upper Cherrytown | Monday, August 9, 2021 @ 8 AM
This hike starts with a steep climb up Bangle Hill from Peekamoose Rd, gaining over 1100 feet in 1.1 miles. After the initial climb, the remainder of the hike is relatively level, dropping about 600 feet over 6.4 miles to Vernooy Falls, then dropping another 500 feet in the last 1.7 miles. If the weather cooperates we'll stop for a swim at Vernooy Falls.Event Duration: 10 miles, 9 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Leader(s): Marv FriedmanBring: Comfortable hiking boots, hiking poles are recommended, lunch, snacks, at least 2 liters of water/sports drink, sun screen, bug repellent, towel/change of clothes if you intend to swim. Map and compass.Registration required by 8/8/21. 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 Catskills All Trails Challenge,this hike completes the 9.65 mile segment listed as Long Path – Peekamoose-Upper Cherrytown on Map 143.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Marv at marvfreedman@gmail.com.Driving Directions: Google Maps link to Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/q9smLrMYizFJFAXYAThe meeting point is on Upper Cherrytown Rd. This is where the hike will finish. We'll leave cars there and will drive to a parking area on Peekamoose Rd (GPS: 41.91635, -74.43547 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/5jm8KA3eYTg7xTcp6) to start the hike.GPS coordinates: 41.86421, -74.34626
Mongaup Loop with Willowemoc and Sand Pond Hundred Highest | Monday, July 19, 2021 @ 8 AM
Starting at the suspension bridge over the scenic Beaver Kill, we'll hike to Mongaup Pond via the Mongaup - Hardenburgh Trail. We'll return via the Mongaup - Willowemoc and Long Pond Beaver Kill Ridge trails. Along the way, we'll summit 2 Catskill Hundred Highest mountains: Willowemoc (3220 ft) and Sand Pond (3057 ft). Event Duration: 18 miles, 12 hoursLevel of Difficulty: DifficultLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: Water resistant hiking boots, hiking poles, at least 2 liters of water/sports drink, snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, headlamp. map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 07/18/2021. 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 Catskills All Trails Challenge, this hike completes the Mongaup - Hardenburgh, and Mongaup - Willowemoc trails, and the portion of the Long Pond Beaver Kill Ridge trail North of Flugertown Rd.This hike is listed as a trail hike, but short bushwhacks are required to reach the Willowemoc and Sand Pond summits.Elevations listed for these Catskills Hundred Highest peaks are based on the latest NYNJTC map.Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/REEJ8aoK3b3Yvbov6From NY-17 Northbound, take exit 96 toward Livingston Manor. Turn right on Debruce Rd. Turn right on Old Route 17 (Rock Ave), and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn Right onto Beaverkill Rd, and follow it for 18.4 miles to small DEC parking area on right.GPS coordinates: 42.01265 -74.622618
Trail Maintenance on Dry Brook Ridge and German Hollow | Friday, June 18, 2021 @ 10AM
Follow Laura Battelani and David Lucas, CMC members, while they inspect trails on the Pakatakan Mountain in Margaretville, NY. It will take approximately 6 hours. Bring water and food. wear sturdy sneakers or boots. dress in layers to accommodate for weather conditions. bring hand tools, gloves, eye protection if you would like to help with clipping, light sawing, weed whacking etc.Event Duration: 6 miles, 6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Laura Battelani and David LucasBring: Pack lots of water and your lunch and snacks. Wear comfortable layers. Bring a hat and bug spray and rain gear if weather is changeable. Wear sturdy hiking boots/shoes. Bring hand tools, clippers, loppers and/or folding saws if you have them, and gloves and eye protection, if you would like to help with clipping, light sawing, weed whacking etc..Registration required by May 28. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoRegistration and Questions about this event can be directed to: Laura Battelani at bodyworx@catskill.net or (845) 985-0169.Driving Directions: On Route 28, 40 miles west of Kingston, Village of Margaretville. Half mile after the blinking light at Bridge St., turn right at the intersection with Fair St. Meeting is at the car wash on the right. We will shuttle to the trailheads from here.
GPS coordinates: 42°08’40.6″N 74°39’09.7″W / 42.144613, -74.652681
Paddle the Pepacton, Saturday, June 12, 2021 | 11:00 am
Experience an incredible outdoor adventure, paddling the beautiful Pepacton Reservoir. Join Catskill Mountain Club board member Ann Roberti for a scenic paddle. 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 11 AM from the Shavertown Bridge Recreational Boating Launch site on the north side of the bridge.Duration: We'll paddle about 4 miles and the trip will take 3-4 hours including a lunch break.Bring: drinks, lunch or snacks, sunscreen and a life jacket.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 https://cwconline.org/reservoir-boating/ and https://cwconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-Pepacton-PDF-for-Web.pdfPre-register by Thursday, June 10th 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.GPS: 42.089442, -74.818263
Paddle on West Branch Delaware River | Saturday, May 22, 2021 @ 10 AM
Kayak or Canoe from Delhi Village launch to Hamden Launch. Approximate 7 miles. Participants to provide their own water craft. Vehicles will be shuttled by carpool from Delhi to Hamden.Event Duration: 7 miles, 6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Rick RobertsBring: lunch, life jacket, covid face mask, suntan lotionRegistration required by 5/20/21. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 10, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoCovid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer.Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: hikerrick2000@yahoo.com or (607) 746-9694Driving Directions: Take NY Rte 28 or 10 to Delhi. From Andes, once over the green bridges in Delhi turn R into parking area just past auto parts store. From Walton or Oneonta, turn onto Bridge St. at red light then left into parking area across from Mirabito station.GPS coordinates: 42.27573, -74.91733
Pepacton Range: Finger Lakes Trail, from Berry Brook Rd to Alder Lake | Monday, June 28, 2021 @ 8 AM
This hike includes 3.3 miles of the Mary Smith trail, and all of the Middle Mountain and Touch-Me-Not Trails, all of them co-aligned with the Finger Lakes Trail. Crossing the eastern and mid-sections of the Pepacton Range, the hike traverses four peaks, including Middle and Cabot Mountains, both just under 3000 feet. With views of Little Pond, Long Pond and Alder Lake, this is a scenic and interesting hike on little traveled trails.Event Duration: 13 miles, 10 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: Water resistant hiking boots, hiking poles, at least 2 liters of water/sports drink, lunch, snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, headlamp, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 06/27/2021. 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: Hike starts in Delaware County and finishes in Ulster CountyCovid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: We'll meet at 8:00 am at the Alder Lake parking area.Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AFHgNjp9YwxQUmbQ9 (GPS: 42.049790, -74.682688,)then drive to the DEC parking area on Berry Brook Rd.Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/WyB49pFkxTfyh3JFA (GPS: 42.03866, -74.84741) to start the hike.
Bramley Mountain Hike | Saturday, May 15 @ 10 AM
Enjoy a 3.5 mile loop hike on Bramley Mountain. The hike will go through an abandoned quarry 1.9 miles to the summit which was the site of a fire tower. See the remnants of the fire tower, learn about its history and about the current project to rebuild it. The top of the mountain features wide-open views of the Delaware River Valley and the Western Catskills.
The trail is moderately difficult, and we will be hiking at a leisurely pace. Hike will start at 10:00AM at the Bramley Mountain Trailhead on Glen Burnie Road.Sign up by May 8th with John Sandman at sandmajm@delhi.edu. Please put Bramley Hike in subject line.This hike is sponsored by the Delhi Village Bicentennial Committee and by the Catskill Mountain Club. Rain date May 16.
Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer.
Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.
Hike Dry Brook Ridge, Mill Brook Rd to Margaretville | Monday, May 3, 2021 at 8 AM
Meet 8:00 at hike finish in Margaretville: https://goo.gl/maps/HEiNyk3n3h42.We'll leave cars there and drive to the DEC parking area on Mill Brook Rd. to start the hike: https://goo.gl/maps/sSwf7RH81L72This hike is mostly on the Dry Brook Ridge trail, but we'll take a short, optional, bushwhack detour to the Dry Brook Ridge summit.
Event Duration: 10 miles, 8 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Marv FreedmanBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 05/02/2021 date. 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: Hike starts in Ulster County and finishes in Delaware CountyCovid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.comDriving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/HEiNyk3n3h42GPS coordinates: 42.143944, -74.649472
Annual Ephemeral Wildflower Hike at Kelly Hollow | Saturday, May 1st at 11:00 AM
What better way to begin the restart of CMC in-person events than with our Annual Ephemeral Wildflower Hike at Kelly Hollow? This perennial favorite comes when the forests are springing back to life, with budding trees and early wildflowers galore.
This a chance to find and identify the beautiful Spring ephemeral wildflowers which are so named because they appear in early spring when they flower and fruit and then die back, 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 Breeches, Jack-In-The-Pulpit and many others. We may also find some early mushrooms and ramps.
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 a lovely abandoned 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.)
We will continue to follow social distancing protocols, with masks on in the parking lot and optional on the trail. Please maintain safe distancing at all times.
Event Duration: About 3 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Leader: Howard Raab
Bring: hiking shoes, snacks/lunch, bug repellant, and something to drink.
Registration required by April 30th. Register by contacting the leader. See below.
Group size is limited to 12. As it is a very popular event, I would suggest that you register early.
Leashed or well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Additional Information: In case of steady rain the hike will be moved to Sunday, May 2nd . If in doubt, call before 10:00 am on Saturday.
Covid-19 Guidelines: Wear a mask while congregated in the parking lot or at other sites. Hike single file, following social distancing protocols. Avoid carpooling except with members of your household. Use your own pen when signing in, or use hand sanitizer. Note: As vaccination rates rise, risks decrease. We will phase out these guidelines when rates improve significantly. In the meantime, please protect others and yourself by following these simple, CDC endorsed guidelines.
Questions about this event can be directed to: howardjraab@gmail.com, or
(845) 586-3112.
We will meet 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: 2.2 miles West of Margaretville on Rt.28 go left across from the Old Stone School house and then right on the NYC reservoir road (BWT10) for 3.7miles. Then left on Millbrook Road for 5.3 miles to the trail-head parking area on the right.
GPS: 42.079007, -74.649885
CMC EVENTS CALENDAR
Photo courtesy of Bill Palmer, Palmer Hill Photography.
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| 17:45 AMWindham, Blackhead, Black Dome & Thomas Cole Hike/Snowshoe | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 49 AMCatskill Park Day 2020 | 5PostponedHike Friday, Balsam Cap, Rocky, Lone, Table & Peekamoose | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 127:30 AMHike Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide | 13 | 14 | 157:30 AMHike Westkill, SW Hunter (Leavitt) and Hunter |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 207:30 AMHike North Dome & Sherrill | 21 | 22 |
| 2310:00 AMFrick Pond Snowshoe | 24 | 25 | 267:45 AMPlateau, Sugarloaf, Twin & Indian Head Hike/Snowshoe | 27 | 28 | 297:30 AMHike Panther via Giant Ledge |
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