Over Snake Pond towards the Pepacton Range

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 the Tremperskill Overlook with another sweeping view of the valley and the reservoir.

Event Duration: 3 miles,  4 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate; 900′ elevation gain.

Leaders: Wendell George

Registration required by April 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 needed

Dogs allowed:  Yes

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Wendell@catskillmountainclub.org  or 845-514-6959

Driving 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.

GPS Coordinates:  42.089442, -74.81826