A sweet beginner/intermediate 2.2-mile Loop de Loop Hike in Mongaup Pond State Park. The woodland trail around scenic Frick Pond is suitable for beginner hikers comfortable walking this distance and all hikers who enjoy slowing down to enjoy the beauty of autumn in the Catskills. Reflections of changing colors in the pond and the quiet beauty of the hemlock grotto leave lasting impressions. The trail has very little elevation change but there are rocky bits, tree roots, and some muddy spots along the way so waterproof hiking shoes or boots are recommended. We love using hiking poles and will bring a few extra pairs. Let me know if you would like to try them!

Event Duration: 2 miles, 1.5 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Easy-Moderate

Leader: Lisa Lyons, Morgan Outdoors

Bring: Bring snack and water, insect repellent, your camera, hiking poles if you have them, layers, wind/rain jacket in case of light showers (this is a beautiful walk in light rain;-)

Registration required: Participants must register by Oct. 6. Use registration form below to register. This hike is limited to 12 participants, so please register early.

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:  The trailhead is just a few miles from Livingston Manor where you can enjoy e.g., a bite to eat, a craft brew at Upward Brewing, an ice cream at Elaine’s on Main Street, and views of Willowemoc Creek.

This hike’s start time was chosen so that children with some hiking experience could attend after school, accompanied by a parent or guardian, and working adults could leave work early and join in.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Lisa Lyons at Lisa@morgan-outdoors.com  or 845 693 4181

Driving Directions: From NYS Route 17 westbound, take exit 96W and turn left onto DeBruce Road. Continue on DeBruce Road 5.6 miles to Mongaup Road. Turn left onto Mongaup Road and drive 2.7 miles to where the road splits. Stay left on Beech Mountain Road and drive .3 miles to the parking areas on the left.

From NYS Route 17 eastbound, take exit 96E and turn right at the end of the exit. Proceed .1 mile to stop sign, turn left, then take the next left onto DeBruce Rd. You will soon see a “red caboose” on left. Continue on DeBruce Road 5.6 miles to Mongaup Road. Turn left onto Mongaup Road and drive 2.7 miles to where a fork in the road. Bear left onto Beech Mountain Road and drive .3 miles to the parking areas on the left.

GPS coordinates: 41.95102, -74.707197

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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