This short but steep bushwhack up Halcott Mountain has about 1700 ft. of elevation gain. The pace will be slow to moderate on difficult, trail-less terrain. Basic map & compass skills will be taught and practiced, depending on group interest.

Event Duration:  4 miles, 5 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate-Difficult, Bushwhack

Leader(s):  Marv Freedman, Sponsored by Rip Van Winkle Hikers

Bring: Snack, Water (at least 40 oz if forecast is cool, more if forecast is warm), Compass (optional)

Registration required by 10/05/2016.  Use registration form below to register.

Group size is limited to 12 so register early.

Fee:  No

Dogs allowed:  Yes, only with permission of event leader

Additional Information: Please arrive in time to be ready to hike at 8:00 am.

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

Driving Directions:  DEC Parking Area, on West Side of Rt. 42, 5.1 miles North of Rt. 28, or 6.3 miles South of of Rt 23A.
GPS coordinates of meeting location (if you have them)
42.184273 N, 74.414755 W