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Groomed Cross Country Trails at Delhi Golf Course
The enjoyment of classic cross-country skiing is greatly enhanced by skiing on a groomed surface. These conditions are made possible by proper grooming equipment to prepare the snow. Fortunately, SUNY Delhi College has acquired a specialized utility vehicle with snow treads and a classic track setter. The result is a quality trail system at the college’s Golf Course, which is open to the public at no cost. David DeForest, Assistant Professor in Applied Sciences, is the leading force in maintaining the trails each winter. The trails begin at the Bluestone Pub and Restaurant at the foot of Scotch Mountain Road (off Arbor Hill Road). There are about four miles of trails with easy and intermediate loops. They are situated in a peaceful setting that includes two crossings of the Little Delaware River and great views of Bell Hill. Complete grooming of the trail system takes about three hours, while re-grooming is also conducted to keep the surface and tracks clean and firm. This promotes the skiing experience because the recessed tracks allow the skier to look around, enjoy the scenery, and maintain good form, instead of trudging through snow.read more
Hike to Codfish Point
Hike to Codfish Point - President's Day, Monday, February 21st, 2022 - Leave trailhead 9:30 AM
Named after a crew of blue-stone quarry workers were stranded for a time with nothing to eat but salted cod. There is a magnificent view of the Hudson River and beyond.Event Duration: 4 miles round trip; about 4 hours in durationLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Sharon Klein Bring: good hiking shoes, micro-spikes or snow shoes required, dress for cold weather, lunch, snacks,, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 2/14/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: Dogs ok with prior permission - ask SharonAdditional Information: Check back for any additional infoCovid-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: CatsNGunks@gmail.com, need everyone's phone numberDriving Directions: The meeting location Huckleberry Point Trail head, Platte Clove Rd, Elka Park. Google maps link:https://www.google.com/maps/
GPS coordinates: N 42 08.020, W 74 04.962
Hike Up Kelly Hollow
Hike Up Kelly Hollow - Saturday, March 12th, 2022 - 10 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-ModerateLeader(s): Sharon KleinBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, dress for the weather, micro-spikes may be needed, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by xxxx date. Check back for registration info and group size limitsGroup size is limited to xx, so register early.Dogs allowed: Check back for status of dogsAdditional Information: Check back here for possible additional informationCovid-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: Check back here for registration informationDriving 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
Red Hill Fire Tower | Saturday, June 25th, 9:00 AM
This 3-mile out and back hike, more like a walk to Red Hill fire tower (2,990 ft) features minor steep sections, gaining about 837 vertical feet along the way but nothing that anyone who’s a hiker can’t handle. It’s a beautiful uphill stroll that ends before anybody can whine too much.Taking the Dinch Road Connector Trail (yellow), we’ll cross a small stream not far from the parking lot. From there the trail wraps around the mountain, a couple small switchbacks, and then the Red Hill Fire Tower trail (blue) will level off. At the top, there is a nice grassy area with a Ranger Station and a few picnic tables..Rain Date, Sunday, 6/26/2022Event Duration: 3 miles, 2.5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Easy-ModerateLeader(s): Siu Samantha YuenBring: about 2 liters of water, lunch/snacks, rain gear, bug spray, sturdy hiking bootsRegistration required by 06/23/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Pop “Red Hill Fire Tower DEC Parking” into your google device and it’ll take you there.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: ssyuen@msn.comDriving Directions: From Rt 44/55 coming out off of MInnewaska State Park into Ellenville, Turn left onto US-209 S / NY-55 / Route 209 for 4.4 miles, Turn right onto NY-55 / State Route 55 for 5.3 miles, Turn right onto NY-55A / State Route 55A for 7.6 miles, Turn right onto Sundown Rd for 0.2 miles, Turn left onto Sugar Loaf Rd for 4 miles, Turn left onto Red Hill Rd, then immediately turn right onto Dinch Rd for 0.6 miles, Keep straight to get onto Old Dinch Rd for 0.3 miles and arrive at trailhead on Old Dinch Road.GPS coordinates: N41 55.783 W74 30.426
Pepacton Paddle | Sunday, June 26th, 2022 @ 10:45 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 Friday, June 24th 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
Annual Ephemeral Wildflower Hike @ Kelly Hollow PART TWO | Saturday, May 14th, 2022 @ 11 AM
This is 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. Event Duration: 4 miles, About 3 hours.Level of Difficulty: Easy-ModerateLeader(s): Howard RaabBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by May 13. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 10, so register early.Dogs allowed: Leashed or well-behaved dogs are welcome.Additional Information: In case of steady rain, the hike will be moved to Sun, May 15th. If in doubt, call before 10:00 am on Saturday (845) 586-3112.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.comDriving Directions: We will meet at the trail-head at 11:00 am. 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
Giant Ledge and Panther | Saturday, July 9, 8:30 AM
This 6.5 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 hoursLevel of Difficulty: ModerateLeader(s): Siu Samantha YuenBring: at least 2 liters of water, lunch/snacks, rain gear, bug spray, sunscreen, sturdy hiking bootsRegistration required by 7/7/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date, Sunday, 7/10/2022Covid-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
Westkill Hike, Saturday, 7/30/2022, 8:30 AM
This is a 6.5-mile out-and-back hike up to Westkill (3,881 ft.) We’ll take the easy and flat 
Diamond Notch Trail (blue). After we cross the bridge, we’ll take the Devil’s Path (red) which ascends quickly and steeply but not too strenuous. I find this section of the Devil’s Path easier than the other sections. 
After about 1.4 miles, we’ll reach an interesting rock that could be used as a shelter. Another 0.9 miles brings us to a very nice viewpoint, Buck Ridge lookouts, to the north, east and south. The next 0.1 miles, we’ll be at the summit of Westkill. We’ll retrace our steps and make a stop at Diamond Notch Falls before our return to our cars.Event Duration: 6.5 miles round trip, 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Siu S YuenBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 07/26/22 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: No 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: ssyuen@msn.comAdditional Information: Rain date is Sunday, 7/31/22Driving Directions: From Exit 19 in Kingston, Take RT-28W from Thruway in Kingston for 27.6 miles, turn right into RT-42 for 7.6 miles and then right onto Spruceton Road/ CR-6 for 6.75 miles to almost the end. If space is not available, then you can park down in the parking lot 1/4 mile back down the road.GPS coordinates: N 42.1812 W74.2679
Table and Peekamoose, Saturday, August, 27, 2022 @8:30 AM
This is
a less than 9-mile out-and-back hike to Table (3,837 ft.) and Peekamoose (3,843 ft.). We’ll take the Phoenicia-East Branch Trail (yellow) fairly flat for about 1.2 miles until we reach the Peekamoose Table Trail (blue), turning right as we head down to the East Branch of the Neversink River and Deer Shanty Brook. In 0.3 miles, we’ll cross a log bridge as the trail heads toward Table Mountain. There are several smaller hills to cross before climbing the main ascent. There are a couple of viewpoints and the last 0.2 miles are a little steep as we arrive at the summit of Table. The next 0.8 miles takes us to Peekamoose, in which the drop into the Col between the two mountains is minimal. We’ll break for lunch at the very nice viewpoint near the summit of Peekamoose. Plan to be at the trailhead by 8:30 AM.Event Duration: 9 miles, 7 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): Siu S YuenBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 8/24/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date: Sunday, 8/28/2022Covid-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 Rt 44/55 coming out off of MInnewaska State Park into Ellenville, Turn left onto US-209 S / NY-55 / Route 209 for 4.4 miles, Turn right onto NY-55 / State Route 55 for 5.3 miles, Turn right onto NY-55A / State Route 55A for 7.6 miles, Turn right onto Sundown Rd for 0.2 miles, Turn left onto Sugar Loaf Rd for 4 miles, Keep straight to get on Red Hill Road for 0.7 miles, Turn left to stay on Red Hill Road for 0.3 miles, Turn right to stay on Red Hill Road for 0.7 miles (please note that there isn’t a sign here but it’s DIRT road that you’re turning into), Turn left onto New Road Hill for 0.8 miles, Turn right onto Denning Road for 3.5 miles until you reach the end to the Denning Trailhead.GPS coordinates: N41.9654 W74.4527
Sugarloaf, Saturday, 9/10/2022, 8:30am
Sugarloaf, Saturday, 9/10/2022, 8:30am
This is a 6+ loop mile up to Sugarloaf (3,810 ft.). We’ll take the Roaring Kill Trail (yellow) for 0.25 miles until we reach the junction where we’ll bear right on the Mink Hollow Trail (blue). We’ll turn left onto the Devil’s Path (red). The about 1-mile ascent up Sugarloaf is challenging and has a vertical gain of 1200 feet, consisting of some rock scrambles in both the ascent and descent. We’ll break/lunch at the viewpoint. We’ll continue on the Devil’s Path on the descent, steep and challenging in spots for 1.2 miles until we reach Pecoy Notch trail (blue). Along the way on the Pecoy Notch Trail, we’ll encounter a meadow/beaver pond and Dibble’s Quarry. Shortly afterwards, we’ll arrive at the Roaring Kill Trail for our return to the cars. Event Duration: 6.2 miles, 5 hoursLevel of Difficulty: Moderate-DifficultLeader(s): ssyuen@msn.comBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 9/8/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date: Sunday, 9/11/2022Covid-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: email and/or phone of event leaderDriving Directions: Turn left onto RT 32 / RT 212 from Thruway in Saugerties (Exit 20) for 0.2 miles, straight on RT 212 for 2.1 miles, bear right onto Blue Mountain Road /CR 35 for 1.4 miles, left to stay on W. Saugerties Rd / CR 35/ CR 33 for 3.0 miles (name changes to Platte Clove Road / CR 16 for the next 3.3 miles), left onto Dale Lane for 0.5 miles and then bear right onto Roaring Kill Road for 0.7 miles to DEC Parking area (Roaring Kill Trailhead). GPS coordinates: N42.1512 W74.1315
Twin and Indian Head | Saturday, September 17, 2022, 8:30 AM
Twin and 
Indian Head | Saturday, September 17, 2022, 8:30 AMThis is a 7-mile hike up to Twin (3,650 ft.) and Indian Head (3,573 ft.). We’re going to do a T. We’ll take the Devil’s Path trail (red) for 0.25 miles to the junction of Jimmy Notch Trail for 1.6 miles to the notch; then we’ll turn right to head over to Twin where we’ll see very nice views from the east peak. The view from this rock ledge is one of the better views and hard to match anywhere in the Catskills. We’ll continue for 0.7 miles to the west peak of Twin. From there, we’ll retrace our steps to Jimmy Notch and continue straight for 0.4 miles to the summit of Indian Head as we retrace our steps and return to our cars at the trailhead on Prediger Road. This hike is challenging hiking parts of the Devil’s Path with some scrambles.Event Duration: 7 miles, 6 hoursLevel of Difficulty: DifficultLeader(s): Siu S YuenBring: good hiking shoes, lunch, snacks, bug spray, plenty to drink, map and compass (recommended),Registration required by 9/15/2022 date. Register by contacting the leader. See below.Group size is limited to 12, so register early.Dogs allowed: NoAdditional Information: Rain Date: Sunday, 9/18/2022Covid-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 20 in Saugerties, turn left onto NY-212 /NY-32 for 2.3 miles, turn right onto Blue Mountain Road/County Hwy-35 for 1.4 miles, keep straight to get onto Harry Wells Road County Hwy-36 for 0.3 miles, turn left onto Carrelis Road for 0.2 miles and turn left to stay on Carrelis Road for another 0.2 miles where name changes to Blue Mountain Church Road the next 0.5 miles, bear right onto W. Saugerties Road / County Hwy-33 for 1.8 miles, keep straight onto W. Saugerties Road for 0.5 miles where name changes to Platte Clove Road / County Hwy-16 for 2.3 miles, turn left onto Prediger Road for 0.3 miles to the trailhead.GPS coordinates: N42.1339 W74.1043Delete all RED instructional text.
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.
High Use Issues Have Been Rising in the Catskills
April 18, 2021 Usage of the Catskill Park and its facilities has grown tremendously for the past several years. During the pandemic of 2020-21, the growth only increased as folks everywhere turned to the great outdoors for a safe space to seek recreation. As the pandemic winds down, we anticipate a sustained increase in Park visitorship and in use of our trails, other infrastructure and wild places throughout the Catskills.The rise in usage has resulted in crowded parking lots, illegal roadside parking and an exponential increase in garbage being left behind by park visitors at high use areas like Kaaterskill Falls, Kaaterskill Clove and Colgate Lake. To help mitigate these problems, parking regulations have been expanded and strictly enforced. Dozens of volunteers have been helping park staff and trail stewards clean up after the heavy traffic of weekend visits. Please be responsible and pack out what you pack into these beautiful natural environments.Another effect of increased usage is seen on the trails themselves. Foot beds are widening far beyond the acceptable width, trampling adjacent plant life and contributing to erosion. Hikers should stay on the trail, avoid walking side-by-side and pass other hikers carefully, yielding where possible and maintaining single file at all times. It is up to us to protect the Catskills wilderness and preserve it for future generations. To do so, it is important that we cooperate in practicing sustainable use that benefits us all.Always follow Leave No Trace principles when recreating in conserved natural places wherever you go.
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