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.

We have a new "Wildflowers of the Catskills" page!

Visit our newly expanded page covering Wildflowers of the Catskills.We now list over 130 species and cover the seasons from early spring through fall. With Spring arriving and a new year of blooms on the way, what better way to enjoy them than to get prepared by familiarizing yourself with them? Our page is set up for quick reference and it focusses on the flowers you will see right here in the Catskills! Check it out.

Saturday, June 3 | Help Fight New York's Battle Against Invasive Species

The New York Natural Heritage Program has announced its 2017 schedule of training sessions for the iMapInvasives project. You can help fight invasive species issues around the state by identifying the locations and status of incidents of many types of invasives that threaten New York's naturally occurring species and can cause problems such as erosion, massive mortality of trees, navigation difficulties in waterways and recreational access problems.  So grab your smartphone or gps unit and pitch in.Sessions are scheduled throughout the state, including here in the Catskills. Check it out.2017 iMapInvasives Announcement and Schedule

Sunday, June 4th 12:00 noon | Learn about the Fingerlakes Trail and Hike it to Balsam Lake Fire Tower - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Meet at Morgan Outdoors, in Livingston Manor, for a brief intro to NY's longest trail, the Finger Lakes Trail, which passes through the Catskills. Meet Rick Roberts, the FLT Coordinator for the Catskill section (90 miles of trail), who constructed several connecting trail sections in our area.After a short talk we will drive to Balsam Lake Mountain trailhead to hike to Balsam Lake Mountain fire tower, on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail. Great views at the summit. Bring snack or lunch to enjoy on the summit.   (optional loop hike is 4.4 miles roundtrip if you descend the trail heading east, making a triangle).RSVP for both events by calling Morgan Outdoors at 845 439-5507. The hike is optional.Event Duration: 3.5 round tripLevel of Difficulty:   Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Rick RobertsBring: what to bring.   LunchRegistration by June 3rd, by calling Morgan Outdoors at 845 439-5507Dogs allowed: YesQuestions about this event can be directed to: hikerrick20000@yahoo.comDriving Directions:   Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St. Livingston Manor, NY 12758 

Saturday, June 10th, 10 AM – 5th Anniversary Hike on the Andes Rail Trail

It's the 5th Anniversary of the opening of the  Andes Rail Trail.  We will be celebrating with a hike on the Rail Trail and Bullet Hole Spur.  It's a beautiful time on the trail, with loads of wildflowers and lush views.The group will walk on the railbed portion of the trail and continue on the Bullet Hole Spur.  Those who do not want to do the more strenuous Bullet Hole Spur can return to the trailhead.2 miles round trip for railbed only portion, 4 miles round trip for rail trail and Bullet Hole Spurt.No advanced registration necessary — just show up at the trailhead on Cabin Hill Road at 10:00 am.DIRECTIONS: Meet at the train depot on Cabin Hill Road/CR 2 just past the flashing red light in downtown Andes.  Park in town or on the grass on the west shoulder of Cabin Hill Road. 

Sunday, June 11th, 10:00 AM | Trail Maintenance on Section2 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 June 5th 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.