Hike the trails at the John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury.  We will also walk to the nearby burial site of John Burroughs, maintained by NY Parks. Woodchuck Lodge, the summer home of John Burroughs,  will be opened for a visit at conclusion of the hike. Paul Misko will be present and will share Burroughs stories.

Event Duration: 2 miles, 2 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Easy-Moderate

Leader: John Wadlin

Bring: Lunch for after the hike; water/ drink, hiking shoes, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent.

Registration: This event is limited to 18 people and registration  is required by October 7.  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.

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

Additional Information:  Use as needed

Questions about this event can be directed to:  John Wadlin at jjwadlin@rwhm.com  or (845) 594-6629

Driving Directions: Woodchuck Lodge is located in the town of Roxbury. From Grand Gorge take Route 30 south for 5.8 miles to Hard Scrabble Road. Turn right and continue .85 of a mile and turn left onto Burroughs Memorial Road. Continue 1.2 miles and Woodchuck Lodge is on the right.

From Margaretville or Arkville, take Route 30 north (about 11 miles) through the hamlet of Roxbury and turn left onto Hard Scrabble Road. Continue .85 of a mile and turn left onto Burroughs Memorial Road. Continue 1.2 miles and Woodchuck Lodge is on the right.

GPS coordinates: 42.29629, -74.58357

Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AwZpyicw2E6Vrp937

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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