Join Marv Freedman and other hikers for this two-part outing to three high peaks. The day begins with a non-DEC trail hike to Vly Mountain (3541’) and Bearpen Mountain (3587’). The morning distance is 6.5 miles and the elevation gain is 2100’. This will be followed by a short, steep bushwhack in the afternoon to Halcott Mountain (3509’.) The afternoon distance is 3.5 miles, and the elevation gain is 1700’. The day’s pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving pace) with short breaks. Overall mileage is 10 miles, and the duration will be about eight hours. Fit beginners are welcome to join. The day’s hikes are rated as moderate-to-difficult.

Event Duration: 10 miles, 8 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate-Difficult

Leader: Marv Freedman

Bring: Bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, clothing layers, insect repellent, and hiking poles (recommended). Pack a  headlamp (just in case it’s needed.)

Registration required by October 11.  Use registration form below to register. After registering, please send your cell phone number to hike leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com

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.

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

Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.

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

Driving Directions: Directions: Parking is limited at the morning trailhead, so we’ll meet in the parking area across from the Highmount Post Office at 8 Galli Curci Road, in Highmount NY, just off of State Route 28 and at the base of the Belleayre Ski Center. From the east, Highmount is located 37 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) on Route 28 at the top of the hill on the left. From the west, Highmount is located 8.2 miles east of the village of Margaretville at the top of the hill on the right. For the afternoon hike, we’ll caravan to the Halcott parking area on Rt 42.

GPS coordinates: 42.14680, -74.49486

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tnt9FJ5YAwF8TRhE6

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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