Join Brian Cannon for this 6.8-mile  round-trip hike to Hunter Mountain from the Spruceton Trailhead. Rated as moderate-difficult, this hike to the summit and fire tower consists 1971 feet of elevation gain . The hike will have minimal stops along the way is expected to take 4.5 hours and

Event Duration: 7 miles, 4.5 hours

Level of Difficulty:   Moderate-Difficult

Leader: Brian Cannon

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, proper clothing, rain gear, sturdy hiking shoes, and a camera.  You must register for this hike by 10/7. There is a 12-person limit,  so please register early.  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, leashed only.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Bcannon@catskillcenter.org

Driving Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the trailhead on the right, almost to the end of the road.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the trailhead on the right, almost to the end of the road.

Note, this parking lot (Diamond Notch Parking Lot) is on the right just past the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot (which is on the left). Do not park at the very end of the road.

Diamond Notch Parking Lot, GPS Coordinates: 42.18240 -74.26955

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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