Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Fishing and Outdoor Education
To Highlight 10th Anniversary of “Lark in the Park”
Record 50 Events Scheduled Over 10 Days
Arkville, NY – September 24, 2013 – More than 50 outdoor events, including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and outdoor education of interest to all ages, highlight this year’s “Lark in the Park,” a 10-day festival celebrating theCatskill Region, starting October 5 and running through October 14. See www.catskillslark.org/.
Developed through a partnership among the Catskill Mountain Club, the Catskill Center and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, the tenth anniversary of the Lark has more events than ever, with over 50 activities designed to appeal to most skill and interest levels.
New events include cycling on the Catskill Scenic Trail and a 40-mile tour of the central Catskills, new fire tower climbs, hikes on the new section of the Long Path and new Shavertown Trail, fishing on the Schoharie Reservoir, and educational hikes to Grand Canyon House, the Frick Pond Trail, and a mushroom walk in the Esopus Bend Preserve. A through-hike is once again planned, this time for four days on the Catskill’s Finger Lakes Trail.
Members and non-members of the Catskill Mountain Club (CMC) are invited to attend its second Annual Dinner, October 13, at The Emerson Resort (see www.catskillslark.org/). A kayak and other items of interest to outdoor enthusiasts will be auctioned. Guest speakers are geologist Robert Titus and his wife, Johanna, authors of “The Hudson Valley in the Ice Age.” Reservations should be made at www.catskillmountainclub.org/.
Lark in the Park Schedule
For listings of all events with complete event
descriptions, please visit www.catskillslark.org.
Saturday, October 5
Hike Mount Tremper and Edgewood Mountain,
Oct. 5, 8:00 am. This hike follows the Long Path over Mount Tremper, down to Warner Creek and up over Edgewood Mountain, and out the side trail at Silver Hollow Notch. 11.6 mile hike should take 8-9 hours. Pre-register by Oct 2, limit 12. Rain cancels. Difficult/Bring lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register, contact Cal Johnson at
hikeski@hvc.rr.com or 845-246-2006
Downsville Covered Bridge Hike, Saturday October 5th, 9:00am
Starting in downtown Downsville at the Covered Bridge, this hike will follow a new Finger Lakes Trail No pre-registration required. Approx 6-7 miles. Strenuous/Bring Lunch/Contact about Dogs For more information please, contact Rick Roberts at 607 746-9694 or hikerrick2000@yahoo.com
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve Mushroom Walk,
Oct. 5, 9:00 am. Guided mushroom walk in Saugerties. Bring field guides and cameras—collecting is not permitted in the preserve. 1.5 mile hike lasting 3 hours. Heavy rain cancels. Children are welcome, pre-registration required. Moderate/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register, please contact Steve Chorvas at schorvas@verizon.net.
Sugarloaf and Twin Loop, Oct. 5, 9:00 am. This hike
features fun climbing and beautiful views from Sugarloaf and Twin Mountains. It is a difficult 9-mile loop with approx. 2,750 feet of elevation gain total. Bring appropriate hiking gear.
Duration is 8 hours. Please pre-register by Oct. 4, limit 12.
Difficult/Bring Lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Jonathan Mogelever at
jmogelever@catskillcenter.org /845-586-2611.
Bicycling on the Catskill Scenic Trail, Oct. 5, 10:00 am.
Cycle the CST from Bloomville along the West Branch Delaware River to Hobart, then to Stamford for Ice Cream. Return using the same route for a total of 26 miles. Please register by Oct. 3, limit 20. Rentals available @ Plattekill Ski Center. Mountain bike recommended. Helmets required. Moderate/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register, please contact Samira Dere at sdere@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611.
Kelly Hollow Hike, Oct. 5, 10:00 am. Come experience the Kelly Hollow Trail. It’s an easy 4 mile loop through a conifer and hemlock forest to a secluded beaver pond with a picnic table and privy. Pre-register for this hike before Oct 1, the limit is 12. Easy/Bring Lunch/Please no Dogs. For more info/to pre-register Cory Smith csmith@catskillcenter.org
or 845-586-2611.
Orienteering at Comeau, Sunday, October 5, 2013, 10:00am
Join the Woodstock Land Conservancy for this fun Orienteering event with Michael Drillinger.
There will be challenges for young children, novices with map and compass, and for those experienced in the sport. The hike is about a mile roundtrip taking about 2 hours. Easy-Moderate/Dogs Welcome with Leash. For more info. please, contact the Woodstock Land Conservancy at 845-679-6482 or virginia.wlc@gmail.com
*Please contact event facilitator for more information.
Sunday, October 6
Windham High Peak, Oct. 6, 9:30 am. Join CMC board
member Wendell George as we climb Windham High Peak to its stunning summit views of the Hudson Valley and, on a clear day, four mountain ranges. Weather conditions may vary greatly
during the hike. About 7 miles. Moderately strenuous/Bring a Lunch/Dogs permitted*. Register by Oct. 5 to Wendell George at wendell@catskillmountainclub.org, or 845-254-4546.
Trail Maintenance/Section 2 of the Dry Brook Ridge Trail,
Oct. 6, 10:00 am. Follow Laura Battelani, CMC Board
Member, as she inspects and clears the trail she adopted for the NY-NJ Trail Conference. The hike is 6 miles taking about 6 hours. Moderate-Difficult/bring lunch/please no dogs. Pre-registration by Oct. 5, no limit to number of registries. Contact Laura Battelani, bodyworx@catkill.net, 845-586-3101.
Bicycle Tour with the Catskill Mountain Cycling Club, Oct. 6, 10:30 am. Join the Catskill Mountain Cycling Club for a 30 to 40 mile road cycling tour of the Central Catskills. There will be a steady pace of 15-17 mph, with at least one significant climb. We'll leave from the Flour Patch in Margaretville. Helmets are required. Bring plenty of water Moderate-Difficult/Bring Lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Ron O’ Conner at roc5292@yahoo.com or 607-644-7323.
Hike Huntersfield Mountain, Oct. 6, 11:00 am.
Join authors Carol and David White as they hike Huntersfield Mountain. Duration 5 hours. Please pre-register by Oct. 4. Poor weather will cancel. Bring Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more information or to pre-register, please contact Carol and David White at ccswhite@juno.com or 315-853-1070.
Tracking Program for Families, Oct. 6 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
Spend the afternoon at The Catskill Center's Thorn Preserve in Woodstock, NY. Take a 30 minute, easy, hike of the property to spot and identify some animal tracks. Program is geared toward families, but all ages are welcome. Pre-register by Oct. 3. $3 for materials. Easy/Eat Before/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Cory Smith at csmith@catskillcenter.org or; Katie Palm at Kpalm@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611
Five Fire Tower Climb 2013, offered by Morgan Outdoors, is the opportunity to experience self-guided hikes to any of the five Catskill Firetowers. Enter the hike details on a Morgan Outdoors Five Fire Tower Passport for your hikes between May 21st and Oct 14th, 2013, and possibly win some great gear. Fire Tower hikes range from “kinda” easy to “gosh darn” tough and they all offer tremendous views. For more information contact Lisa Lyons at info@morgan-outdoors.com, 845-439-5507, Morgan Outdoors, 46 Main St., Livingston Manor, NY 12758.
Self-guided Geology Tour of Sloan Gorge Preserve, Sunday, October 6, 2013 ongoing
The land is a wildlife haven and reflects the area's natural and industrial history. Wear appropriate shoes for rocky trails. Self guided tour maps available at the on-site kiosk. The tour takes 1.5 hours Easy-Moderate/No Dogs Please. For more information please, contact Woodstock Land Conservancy at 845-679-6482 or virginia.wlc@gmail.com
Monday, October 7
Hike to Overlook Mountain & Echo Lake, Oct. 7, 8:00 am. This is a 9 mile hike with 2300' up & down. On this hike you will experience the beautiful views from Overlook Mountain’s fire tower along with a nice hike around Echo Lake. Limit is 12, please register by Oct. 2. Rain will cancel. Moderate/Bring a Lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Cal Johnson at hikeski@hvc.rr.com or 845-246-2006.
Huggins Lake East Ridge First Growth Mapping,
Oct. 7, 9:30 am. Join Mike Kudish in a continuation of his October 2012 “Lark” hike to map the extent of first growth forest on the West Ridge of Huggins Lake, this year map the East Ridge. This is not a recreational speed hike, but a slow, careful examination of forest history. 6 miles in rough terrain totaling 6-7 hrs. Pre-register by Oct. 5, limit 10 Moderate-Difficult/Bring Lunch/Dogs welcome*. For more info/pre-register please contact Mike Kudish mkudish@catskill.net or 845-586-5271.
Head Waters Trails, Oct. 7, 10:00 am.
We start at the DEC Offices and walk the Headwaters Trails up to the top of Bald Mountain where we will have a 270 degree view—one of the best views in the Catskills. Steep, 8 miles and will take about 6 hours. Moderate-Difficult/Bring a Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info please, contact Robert Moses at rmoses@delhitel.net or 607 746 3645.
Tuesday, October 8
Four-Day Hike on the Finger Lakes Trail, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8:30 am, to Friday Oct. 11. Join veteran long distance hiker Rick Roberts for three nights and four days on the Finger Lakes Trail. This hike is very remote from any facilities. 35-mile journey, camping in own tents and possibly DEC lean-tos. Bring four days, three nights worth of gear & food/Strenous/*Call about Dog. Contact Rick Roberts to pre-register at 607 746-9694 or hikerrick2000@yahoo.com.
Paddle the Pepacton with the Catskill Mountain Club,
Oct. 8, 11:00 am. Provide your own canoe or kayak or rent from a local business, Shavertown Bridge site on the Pepacton Reservoir. Life jackets required. All boats must be steam cleaned prior to arrival on site and you must have a valid DEP access sticker and permit. Visit: http://www.nyc.gov/dep. Registration required by Oct. 6. To register contact annroberti@yahoo.com.
Hike the New Shavertown Trail Following Paddle, Oct. 8, 3:00 pm. Hike the new Shavertown Trail with CMC,
constructed on a joint effort of the CMC, NYCDEP and the Town of Andes. Five-mile hike past a beautiful pond with lovely views of the reservoir. Moderate/Dogs welcome* Registration required: annroberti@yahoo.com, 845-676-3643.
Wednesday, October 9
Beaver Meadow Hike from Alder Lake, Oct. 9, 10:00 am. Fall hike up several rolling hills to a beaver meadow. We’ll relax at the Lean-to and have lunch. There’s a spring nearby to refill water bottles. Five-mile hike/ group size limited. Register by Oct. 7 Moderate/Bring a Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info/pre-register, contact Lisa Lyons at info@morgan-outdoors.com or 845 439 5507.
Burnt Knob and Acra Point Hike, Oct. 9, 10:00 am. This is a fun loop hike on a beautiful stretch of the Escarpment Trail. This is a moderate 8-mile loop with elevation gains of less than 1,500 feet. Bring appropriate hiking gear. Please pre-register by Oct. 8 at noon, limit 12. Moderate/Bring Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info/pre-register, please contact Jonathan Mogelever at jmogelever@catskillcenter.org /845-586-2611.
Fish the Schoharie Reservoir, Oct. 9, 10:00 am. Join in an educational fishing experience where we will cover some interesting topics such as invasive species management. Please pre-register by Oct. 7, limit 15. Bring your own lunch, pole and lures or approved bait. NYC Water Supply Lands Access Permit and NYS Fishing License required to attend. For more information or to pre-register please contact Cory Smith at csmith@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611.
The Story of the Catskill Park, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:00 pm. Spend an evening with Jeff Senterman, the New York– New Jersey Trail Conference's Senior Program Coordinator, as he tells the story behind the creation and development of the Catskill Park and its trails. Jeff will focus on the history behind the park and be inviting audience participation throughout. Location: Catskill Center in Arkville. For more info contact: catskills@nynjtc.org/ 518.628.4243.
Thursday, October 10
Slide Mountain Hike, Oct. 10, 9:30 am. Hike with Pat and Moira Colangelo of the Rip van Winkle Hikers to the top of the Catskills. Suitable for children capable of maintaining pace with adults. 1800 ft elevation gain, total hiking 5.6 miles. Rain cancels. Group size limited, please pre-register by Oct. 8. Moderate-Difficult/Bring Lunch/No Dogs Please For more info/pre-register contact: patrick@colangelos.com or 203-321-1981 or 607-363-7267.
Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain, Oct. 10, 9:00 am.
Join CMC board member Heather Rolland for an 8-mile hike to spectacular views and the summit of one of the Catskill High Peaks. Registration required/car shuttle required. Strenuous/Bring Lunch/Dogs welcome*. For more info/pre-registration, contact Heather Rolland at haliagrace@hotmail.com.
Isolated Ash Grove Monitoring and Foliage Hike,
Oct. 10, 10:00 am. Hike to Balsam Mountain to scout for
members of the threatened ash groves. Learn about EAB and enjoy the foliage! The hike will be 5.5 miles taking about 6 hours. Please pre-register by October 9, limit 10. Moderate-Difficult/Bring Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info/pre-register please contact Molly Marquand at mmarquand@catskillcetner.org or 845-586-2611.
Huckleberry Point Hike, Oct. 10, 10:00 am.
Come out to Huckleberry Point where you can experience an amazing view of Indian Head and, Plattekill Mountains, and New England. This hike is a moderate 3-4 hour hike; the group limit is 12, so please pre- register. Moderate/Bring a Lunch/No dogs please. For more info/pre-register, please contact Cory Smith at csmith@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611
Hike to Vroomans Nose, Oct. 10, 1:00 pm. Enjoy this spectacular hike with Dr. Robert Titus, looking at Devonian Age marine shales and sandstones. At the top there are beautiful views of the Schoharie Creek Valley. See it as it was near the end of the Ice Age. Please pre-register by October 9, limit 35. Moderate/Eat Before/Dogs Welcome. For more info/pre-register contact Dr. Titus at titusr@hartwick.edu.
Friday, October 11
Get a Sneak Peak at the New Section of the Long Path, Oct. 11, 9:00 am. Get a sneak peak of the newly constructed Long Path that leads from Lane Street to Romer Mt. This is a 6-mile hike that should take 6 hours. Please pre-register by Oct. 9, the limit is 12. Moderate-Difficult/Bring a Lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Robert Mackenzie at rgmacken@gw.dec.state.ny.us or 845-256-3083.
Fall Composites on the Escarpment Trail, Oct. 11, 10:00 am.
Join John Kuhner and Molly Marquand of the Catskill Native Plant Society and Paul Harwood of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in a hunt for colorful fall composites, collect a specimen to press, learn a new species of goldenrod, and enjoy the scenery. Length 5.75 miles, Duration 6 hours. Pre-registration required by Oct. 10. Moderate/Bring Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info/pre-register, please contact Molly Marquand at mmarquand@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611.
See the New John Burroughs Monument in Rochester Hollow, Oct. 11, 10:00 am
Join John Wadlin, Joan Burroughs, and Bill Rudge who will speak about the restoration of the John Burroughs monument recently completed. Please pre-register for this event before October 9. Moderate/Bring a Lunch/Dogs Welcome. For more info or to pre-register please contact John Wadlin at JJWADLIN@RWHM.com.
Educational Hike to Ruins of Grand Canyon House, Oct. 11, 11:00 am. An easy mile loop to the Ruins of the Grand Canyon House. We will also discuss basics in forest succession and local tanneries. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration required by Oct. 9, limit 12. Easy/Bring a Lunch/No Dogs Please. For info/pre-register, contact Cory Smith at csmith@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611.
Favorite Catskill Trails: Photographs, Maps and Hiking Tales, Oct. 11, 6:00 pm. Join Jeff Senterman, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s Senior Program Coordinator for tales, stories and information on hiking the Catskill Mountains’ long distance trails. Location: Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor. For more information, please contact Jeff at catskills@nynjtc.org or 518-628-4243.
Saturday, October 12
Intro to FLY-FISHING with The Beaverkill Angler,
Oct 12, 2:00 pm. Join The Beaverkill Angler for Troutoberfest. Learn from the professionals the basics of fly-fishing. No equipment necessary. Troutoberfest offers lots of events all weekend long. Join the fun with this free workshop. Meet at The Beaverkill Angler: 52 Stewart Avenue, Roscoe, New York. For more info/pre-register contact Beaverkill Angler at: 607-498-5194, or mail@beaverkillangler.com or
http://beaverkillangler.com/troutoberfest_2013.html
Overlook Mountain Hike, Oct. 12, 9:00 am. Join CMC board member Bob Moses for a beautiful fall hike to the fire tower on Overlook Mountain. Beautiful views and we will explore the ruins of the Overlook Hotel. The ascent is approximately 2.5 miles long, and with an elevation gain of 1400'. (Moderate-Difficult/ Bring Lunch/Dogs are welcome). Register by 6:00 pm, Oct. 11. Contact Bob at rmoses@delhitel.net or 607-746-3645.
Balsam Mountain Hike, Oct. 12, 10:00 am. This hike features woods, streams and a great view point from the top of Balsam Mountain, one of the Catskills high peaks. 5.2 miles hike, 1700 ft ascent. Group limit 10—pre-registration required. Inclement weather cancels. Moderate-Difficult/bring lunch/Dogs welcome. For more info/pre-register, contact George Preoteasa at gvpreo@gmail.com or 201-694-8344.
Cycling on the Catskill Scenic Trail, Oct. 12, 10:30 am.
We will be cycling on a 13-mile stretch from Roxbury to Stamford, then back. We will start at Hubbell Corners, bike along the headwaters of the East Branch of the Delaware, past Mayhem Pond and up to Stamford for lunch @ cafe. Duration is 5 hours; Helmets required. Pre-register by Oct. 10, limit 15. Moderate/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Jonathan Mogelever at
jmogelever@catskillcenter.org or 845-586-2611.
Paddle the Pepacton with the Catskill Mountain Club, Oct. 12, 11:00 am
Provide your own canoe or kayak or rent from a local business, Shavertown Bridge site on the Pepacton Reservoir. Life jackets required. All boats must be steam cleaned prior to arrival on site and you must have a valid DEP access sticker and permit. Visit: http://www.nyc.gov/dep. Registration required by Oct. 10th . To register contact annroberti@yahoo.com.
Taste of the Catskills Festival: Saturday & Sunday,
October 12 & 13, all day and evening at the Maple Shade Farm in Delhi! The Taste of the Catskills Festival is a
family-friendly event that showcases the food, crafts, beer, wine and culture of our region. With a variety of vendors including farmers, value-added food producers, and restaurants. attendees learn how food travels from farm to fork during a fun-filled autumn weekend on the grounds of Maple Shade Farm, a family-run farm. Admission Fee. For more information visit www.tasteofthecatskills.com, www.mapleshadefarm.com, info@tasteofthecatskills.com.
Kelly Hollow Night-Time Beaver Watch Hike, Oct. 12, 5:30 pm.
Join CMC members for a night-time hike on the Kelly Hollow trail. Be sure to bring a good head lamp or flash-light 3 to 3 1/2 hours allowing time to watch the beavers and take photos. This event is limited to 12 people. Moderate/Bring Snack/Dogs welcome*, but need to be kept away from beavers. Contact Howard Raab at howardjraab@gmail.com or (845) 586-3112.
Sunday, October 13
Balsam Lake Mountain and Millbrook Ridge to Alder Lake,
Oct. 13, 8:15 am. Join Tom Rankin, President of the Catskill 3500 Club, and Laurie Rankin to bag a high peak, a fire tower, a Catskill Hundred Highest Peak, and a picnic! The hike is 9 miles long to be completed in 9 hours. Difficult/Bring a Lunch/Dogs welcome*, Pre-register by October 11 Total limit is 12. For more info/pre-register contact Laurie Rankin at laurierankin@hvc.rr.com, 845-926-2182.
Hike to Hunter Mountain in Fall, Oct. 13, 8:45 am.
Join Deanna Felicetta in a wonderful fall hike up Hunter
Mountain (8.5 miles at a good pace) Stop to enjoy the lovely colors as we climb and pause at the Shelter atop Hunter. Rain will cancel this event. Please register October 1 - 10, leaving name and contact phone. 12 participants desired, will register to 16. Difficult/Bring a Lunch. For more info/ pre-register contact Deanna Felicetta felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or 845-586-2611 or (best contact method) 845-216-2021.
Cycling Dry Brook Valley, Sunday, Oct. 13, 10:00 am
Come cycle with CMC Board Member Wendell George in the peaceful and stunningly beautiful Dry Brook Valley. Suitable for children capable of maintaining pace with adults Bring water and wear clothing suitable for the weather. Helmet required. Rain cancels. Easy/ No dogs please. Pre-registration required by Oct. 12, limit 20. For more info/pre-register please contact Wendell George at wendell@catskillmountainclub.org or 845-254-4546.
Sleepy Hollow Trail to Little Pine Orchard, Oct. 13, 11:00 am.
The Sleepy Hollow Trail heads up Rip Van Winkle Hollow where stagecoaches brought tourists from Palenville to the famed Catskill Mt. House. Join authors Carol and David White on this historic trail. Ascent is 800' in 1.5 miles to a picnic area overlooking the Hudson River Valley. Bring Lunch/Dogs Welcome. Please pre-register by Oct. 11 by contacting Carol and David White at ccswhite@juno.com or 315-853-1070.
Tan Bark Trail Hike in Phoenicia, Oct. 13, 1:30 pm.
Join Catskill Mountain Club board member Aaron Bennett for a hike through history and to work up an appetite (and thirst) before heading over to the Catskill Mountain Club Annual
Dinner at the Emerson Resort in nearby Mt Pleasant (cocktail hour 5 pm). Pace will be rather slow so as to not work up a big sweat before the annual dinner! Meet at the trailhead at the Parish Field in Phoenicia Group limit 12; total 2 miles; Bring snacks/Moderate/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register please contact Aaron at abennett@catskill.net.
Intro to FLY-FISHING with The Beaverkill Angler, Oct. 13, time TBA. Join The Beaverkill Angler for Troutoberfest. Learn from the professionals the basics of fly-fishing. No equipment necessary. Troutoberfest offers lots of events all weekend long. Join the fun with this free workshop. Meet at The Beaverkill Angler: 52 Stewart Avenue, Roscoe, New York. For more info/pre-register contact Beaverkill Angler at: 607-498-5194, or mail@beaverkillangler.com or http://beaverkillangler.com/troutoberfest_2013.html
Catskill Mountain Club’s Annual Dinner, Oct. 13, 5 pm.
Join the Catskill Mountain Club for the Annual Dinner at the Emerson Resort in Mt. Tremper. Auctions and door prizes are planned also. You’ll meet lots of outdoor enthusiasts and learn more about our region from main speakers geologist Robert Titus and his wife, Johanna, recent authors of The Hudson Valley in the Ice Age: A Geological History and Tour. A portion of the $40 per person proceeds will go to help CMC grow and bring more activities to the Catskills. For more info/ RSVP at info@catskillmountainclub.org.
Monday, October 14
Mount Tremper Fire Tower Hike, Oct. 14, 9 am. Join us for this difficult 3 mile hike up Mount Tremper. 6 miles round-trip with a 2,000-foot elevation gain. The Fire Tower will be open to
enjoy beautiful views. Difficult/bring lunch/no dogs please. For more info/ pre-register (required) contact Jonathan Mogelever at jmogelever@catskillcenter.org /845-586-2611.
Monday, October 14 (Continued from inside)
Palenville Overlook, Oct. 14th, 11:00 am.
Hike with authors Carol and David White. Begin at the
terminus of South Lake Road and visit the Catskill Mountain House site, Boulder Rock and Split Rock on the Escarpment Trail, and the Sleepy Hollow Horse Trail to the site of an historic boarding house where foundations still remain. Views to the mountains and Hudson Valley are spectacular! This 5-mile loop and a 500' total ascent takes about 5 hours, and features drop-offs and ledgy hiking. Moderate/Bring Lunch/No Dogs Please. Please register by Oct. 11, contact ccswhite@juno.com or 315-853-1070.
Fun for All at Frick Pond in Southern Catskills,
Oct. 14, 11:00 am. Fun and educational hiking event on the Frick Pond trail in the southern Catskills. “Planning your Hike” will be presented by Deanna Felicetta (ADK/Catskill 3500 Club), followed by “Leave No Trace” taught by Cory Smith Steward Assistant at the Catskill Center. The hike is a gentle 3 miles. Registration is required, the limit is 15, please pre-register by Oct. 11. Poor weather will cancel. Easy/Bring a Lunch/No Dogs Please. For more info/pre-register call hike leader Deanna at 845 216-2021, or Cory at 845 586-2611, csmith@catskillcenter.org.
