Hike the Pakatakan Mountain

October 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Join John/Barbara Sandman /Jones on this hike up Pakatakan Mountain from the Southside Spur Road in Margaretville to a ledge overlooking the Pepacton Reservoir where we will have lunch. The hike is a total of 3.6 miles, roundtrip. This is the beginning of the Dry Brook Ridge Trail. Most of the hike is on a logging road with many switchbacks and a gentle incline. This hike is easy to get to, fairly easy to do and it goes through beautiful woodland.

Event Duration: 3.6 miles, 3.5 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

Bring: snacks or lunch, water/ drink, proper clothing including rainwear, insect repellent, sturdy shoes

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

Group size is limited to 12 so register early. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

Fee:  No

Dogs allowed:  No.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  sandmajm@gmail.com or (607) 222-3318

Driving Directions: Margaretville is 43 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit at Kingston on State Route 28. Fair Street is at the western edge of the village after Bridge Street. Wayfinding signs for Pakatakan Mountain mark the left turn onto Fair Street and, at the top of the hill, the left turn onto Southside Spur. The trailhead is a short distance (after a few houses) on the right. From the west, Margaretville is 23.5 miles from Delhi on Route 28. Fair Street is the first junction in Margaretville and wayfinding signs for Pakatakan Mountain mark the right turn onto Fair Street and, at the top of the hill, the left turn onto Southside Spur. The trailhead is a short distance (after a few houses) on the right. Parking is on the left.

GPS coordinates: 42.14566, -74.64856

After you press “Submit” below the registration form, you will see a screen that says “Your registration has been submitted”. If you do not, an error has occurred. Please resubmit, being sure to complete all fields. You should receive a message from the leader acknowledging your registration.

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