The hike to the quarry is on a woods road with little elevation gain, making an easy hike of about .9 miles. After the quarry, the trail continues as a foot path designed to gradually ascend about 1.2 miles through mixed hardwoods while passing stone walls and many impressive rock outcroppings and cliffs, some with caves. The Summit Trail, a1.8 mile long direct hike to the top, with its views to the west and to the southern high peaks, Mount Pisgah and the mountains of the western Pepacton Range* that are traversed by the Finger Lakes Trail, has some steep pitches alternating with long gentle climbs.

Event Duration: 4 miles, 4 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

Leader(s): Bob Moses

Bring: Bring 40 oz of Water, and snacks, camera, sturdy hiking boots and as needed, suncreen, insect repellent, soft drink.

Registration required by 09/29/2023 .  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 12 so register early.

Fee:  No

Dogs allowed:   Yes, only with permission of event leader.

Additional Information:  It will be a nice outing before the Annual Dinner at Blue Stone.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  roberthmoses47@gmail.com

Covid-19 Guidelines:   We ask participants to socially distance,  to be vaccinated and to cancel if they or members of their household are or have been ill with covid-like symptoms within the past ten days.   Other guidelines may apply, depending on event. The event leader will inform participants.

Driving Directions: Take State Rt. 28 to Glen Bernie Road (4.7 miles east of Delhi; 7.6 miles west of Andes) After turning on Glen Bernie, go 3.3 miles to the trailhead on the right. From County Hwy 18, take Glen Bernie Road .7 miles and the trailhead is on the left.

GPS coordinates: 42.2993, -74.8360

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.

Register –  Complete and submit the form below.