Join us on an exploration of the upper reaches of the scenic and historic Woodland Valley. We will follow a dilapidated bark road along the stream which was a trail John Burroughs used many times. We’ll see evidence of Burroughs and the Bark Peelers of the 1800’s.

Event Duration: 4 miles, 5 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult

Leader: Paul Misko

Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, proper clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, sun/ insect protection, hat, lighter, and flashlight.

Registration required by 10/5. This hike is limited to 10 people 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.

Fee:  Note, a parking fee of $6.00 may apply, per NYS Woodland Valley Campground.

Dogs allowed:  No.

Additional Information: Though we will be following an old bark road, there are places where it is rocky and rough. Most of it is an easy grade and it includes one stream crossing. Proper hiking footwear is essential.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  Paul Misko at climbapeak@gmail.com

Driving Directions: Woodland Valley Road is located off State Route 28, one half mile west of Phoenicia and marked with brown-and-white wayfinding signs. After turning on Woodland Valley Road and crossing the bridge, turn right, then stay to the left and follow Woodland Valley Road for 4.75 miles to the Woodland Valley Campground Day Use Lot (before the campground entrance) on the right.

GPS coordinates: 42.03625, -74.35763

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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