The Mountain Top Historical Society of Greene County invites you to hike the Catskill Mountains with us! You will be stepping back in time to the days when the Kaaterskill and Stony Clove Railroad came up to the Junction from Phoenicia and then split to the west on the Hunter Branch and headed east on the Tannersville Branch toward the Hotel Kaaterskill. A track plan of the junction and photographs showing the several sidings that served the sorting of freight and passenger cars to the two branches will be provided, supported by rail ties that still remain 84 years after the abandonment of the line in 1940. The hike will visit the remains of the Light Dam Bridge over the Schoharie Creek. A side excursion to the new Hunter Branch Rail Trail pedestrian bridge over a tributary of the Schoharie Creek will be added after returning to our start at the Junction site.

Event Duration: 4 miles, 2hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

Leader: Paul LaPierre

Bring: snacks, water/ drink, camera, hiking poles for stream crossing, sturdy hiking shoes, proper clothing, rain gear, insect repellent and/ or sunscreen as needed.

This event is limited to 12 people, so please register early. Participants must register by 10/4.  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:  No.

Additional Information:  This is a moderate hike on an old, mostly level railroad bed.  There is one small shallow stream crossing with stepping stones—hiking poles or staff are advised.
Questions about this event can be directed to:  mthsdirector@mths.org
or (518) 589-6657

Driving Directions:Driving Directions: Park on the U-shaped driveway at 4282 State Route 214.  This driveway is located .37 miles south of State Route 23 A on the left; and .34 miles north of Ski Bowl Rd. (Co. Hwy 83) on the right.

GPS coordinates: 42.19096, -74.18508

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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