Here is one of the easier hikes to a Catskills high peak. Beginning at Peck Road, this is a 6.3-mile out-and-back hike with 1430’ elevation gain. Rated as moderate, there are some terrific views, as well as a shady evergreen forest along the way. Fit beginners are welcome on this hike. The pace will be moderate, about 1.5 mph, and we expect the hike to take about 5.5 hours.

Event Duration: 6.3 miles, 5.5 hours

Level of Difficulty:   Moderate

Leader: Marv Freedman

Bring: Hikers need to bring plenty of water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy hiking shoes, extra clothing, and rain gear; hiking poles are recommended.

Registration required by October 8.  Use registration form below to register. After registering, please send your cell number to 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: From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, turn right on 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25. At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. Take Co. Hwy 40 for 1.8 miles and turn left onto Peck Road. Continue on Peck until the end/ the trailhead.

From NYS Thruway to Catskill (Exit 21), take a left out of the NYS Thruway entrance road. Go approximately 1/4 mile Take a right onto Route 23 West. Go approximately around 21.5 miles on Route 23. Take a left onto County Rt 65 (Main Care Gas Station on Right – Condos on left). Go approximately 0.7 miles on Route 65. Take left onto Rt 65A. Go approximately 0.3 miles on Rt 65A . Continue Straight onto Rt 40 after stop sign. Go approximately 1.8 miles on Rt 40 and turn left onto Peck Road. Continue on Peck until the end/ the trailhead.

GPS coordinates: 42.296427, -74.169147

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fvx46huX2oKj9G9b8

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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