Alder Lake

We’ll hike the Finger Lakes trail from Berry Brook Rd. to the Alder Lake parking area.   The route crosses six named summits with a few nice scenic vistas.

Event Duration:  12.7 miles, 10 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Difficult

Leader(s):   Marv Freedman

Bring: Comfortable hiking boots, hiking poles (recommended), snacks, at least 2 liters of water/sports drink, sun screen, tick repellent, headlamps

Registration required by August 30th. Register with leader. See contact info below.

Group size is limited to 12, so register early.

Dogs allowed: Yes, only with permission of event leader

Registration and Questions about this event can be directed to: marvfreedman@gmail.com or (609) 731-3318

Additional information:  For those working on the Catskills All Trails Challenge, this hike will complete 3.3 miles of the Mary Smith trail, and all of the Middle Mountain and Touch-Me-Not trails.

Driving Directions:  Alder Lake parking area (Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/AFHgNjp9YwxQUmbQ9). This is where the hike will end. We’ll leave cars here, and will drive to the DEC parking area on Berry Brook Rd.  to start the hike.  (Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/WyB49pFkxTfyh3JFA   GPS: 42.03866, -74.84741)

GPS coordinates for meeting site:   42.049790, -74.682688