This hike features the deep woods section of the western side of Catskills.
We will do hike as a “lollipop loop” on the Dry Brook Ridge Trail and the Balsam Lake Mountain Trail and enjoy the lovely fall colors. The summit is 3723 feet, and the views from fire tower are panoramic. We will hike at a mellow pace and enjoy the outdoors!
Hikers should have some experience in the woods.

Event Duration: 5.4 miles, 4.5 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate-Difficult

Leader: Deanna Felicetta

Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink sunscreen, sturdy hiking shoes, proper layers, hat, gloves, rain  gear.

Registration required by October 3.  Use registration form below to register.

PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

Group size is limited to 10.

Dogs allowed:  No.

Additional Information: LOOKING FORWARD TO ENJOYING THE DAY!

Questions about this event can be directed to:  felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or (845) 216-2021

Driving Directions: We’ll meet at the Balsam Lake Trail parking area (aka Beaverkill Road Parking Lot) on the right, near the end of Beaver Kill / Turnwood Road, just before the road enters the private Balsam Lake Camp. Also known as Quaker Clearing.

From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow for 46.3 miles. Turn left onto route 30 follow for 8.3 miles. After crossing the Pepacton Reservoir, turn left immediately onto BWS road 8 for 1.9 miles. Stay right as BWS becomes Barkaboom Road – continue for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road follow for 9.5 miles to its end. The parking area will be on your right.

From Old Rte. 17 (west of Livingston Manor), take Beaverkill Road north. At 10.8 miles stay right and continue for another 9.5 miles to the end of the road. The parking area will be on your right.

GPS Coordinates for Beaverkill Road Parking Lot/ meeting location: 42.02400, -74.59968

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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