We apologize for the recent lack of events and updates. We promise to do a better job of posting information and offering outings and/or workshops. We are always looking for Club members to lead outings. If you would like to lead an event, please contact Aaron Bennett, Outings Chair, at outings@catskillmountainclub.org.
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(this will open a new browser window) If you attended a CMC event and would like to submit images to us for possible posting on this site, email them (no larger than 300Kb each) to Aaron Bennett, Outings Chair and webmaster at outings@catskillmountainclub.org.
Saturday, May 31st - Woodland Valley Hike and Outdoor Tips - 10AM
Description: Join us on a 4 mile moderate hike which follows the Wittenberg Trail to a lookout point on the mountainside. While enjoying the view, there will be a presentation of equipment to bring on a dayhike, as well as discussion of outdoor skills to have if you get lost. Bring plenty of drink and a lunch. Hike is about 4 miles, and 5 hours total. Stop at Woodland Valley Campsite office to pay parking fee. No Dogs Please. Register by May 30th to Paul Misko at 845-744-8679.
Directions: From Phoenicia, take Rt. 28 west a short distance and make left toward Woodland Valley. Cross the Esopus Creek and come to "T". Make Right onto Woodland Valley Rd., continue on about 6 miles, veering left at each fork, until you drive through the campsite. Pay for parking permit at Campsite Office.
Saturday, June 7th - National Trails Day Trail Maintenance
Join CMC members as we conduct annual trail-work on the Huckleberry Loop Trail near Margaretville. The CMC has formally 'adopted' this section of trail, and it's previous 'maintainer' - Dave DeForest of the Catskill Outdoor Education Corps - will condut a trail maintenance workshop throughout the event as we work. Check back soon for more specific details! To inquire, contact CMC Outings Chair Aaron Bennett at outings@catskillmountainclub.org.
Saturday, June 7th - Woodland Valley History Hike - 10AM
Description: Join us on a moderate/ difficult, 5 mile, 6 hour hike in Woodland Valley and learn some of its fascinating history. Meet at the Woodland Valley Campsite Day Use Parking Area at 10:00 a.m. Pay for parking permit at office. Bring drinks and lunch. No dogs please. Max group size-6. Registration mandatory by June 6th to Paul Misko at 845-744-8679.
Directions: From Phoenicia, take Rt. 28 west a short distance, make left toward Woodland Valley. Cross Esopus Creek and come to "T". Make right onto Woodland Valley Rd.,continue on about 6 miles to Campground, veering left at each fork, until you drive through the campsite. Pay for parking permit at Campsite Office.
Saturday, June 7th - ADK Celebrates National Trails Days!
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is celebrating National Trails Day in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Volunteer trail crews led by experienced ADK leaders will spend the day maintaining sections of trail throughout the Catskills.
Volunteers will meet at designated trailheads at 8:30 A.M. and will work until midafternoon. Tools will be provided by ADK. At the end of the work day, trail volunteers are welcome to join together for a well-deserved barbecue dinner including T-shirts, raffles and live music. Volunteers can also camp free at North-South Lake State Campground on Friday and Saturday nights.
Preregistration is required, and we ask that volunteers register at least two weeks in advance.
To register for National Trails Day projects, please call 518-523-3441. Details and directions will be mailed to registered volunteers.
Trail Projects:
1. Ashokan High Point Loop: Sidecutting, drainage maintenance, and blowdown removal. 7.6 miles round trip (9 miles if loop is completed). Elevation gain: 2070 feet
2. Bangle Hill trail: Sidecutting and blowdown removal to the summit of Bangle Hill and west towards Spencer Road on the southernmost section of the Long Path in the Catskill Park. 6.6 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1250 feet
3. Giant Ledge-Panther Trail: Starting at Fox Hollow, the trail will be sidecut on the approach to Panther Mountain. 8 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 2200 feet
4. Giant Ledge: Sidecutting, drainage maintenance, and blowdown removal to the trail leading to Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain from route 47. 6.8 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1545 feet
5. Haynes Mountain: Beginning at Rider Hollow, the trail to Haynes Mountain will be sidecut and blowdown will be removed. 5.1 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1480 feet
6. Balsam Mountain: Starting at McKinley Hollow, sidecutting and blowdown removal will occur on the trail to Balsam Mountain. 5.4 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1975 feet
7. West Kill Mountain: Sidecutting and blowdown removal to West Kill Mountain on the Devils Path. 8 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1600 feet
8. Windham High Peak: Beginning at route 23, the trail will be sidecut and blowdown will be removed on the Escarpment Trail to Windham High Peak. 6.6 miles round trip. Elevation gain: 1784 feet
Saturday, June 28th - Trail Maintenance on the Long Path in the Northern Catskills - 9AM
Description: The Catskill Mountain Club is looking for volunteers to be part of our Flexible Trail Maintenance Team. No prior trail work experience required, just a desire to help take care of our great Catskill Mountain trails and spend quality time with friends. On this day we will work on a section of the Long Path in Greene County; actual section to be determined - we will e-mail details again before the work day. We may be able to supply a few tools, but people are encouraged to bring their own. Best tools to bring are nippers or a "golf-club-style" weed cutter. Wear gloves and bring a lunch and plenty of water.
Pre-Registration Preferred, anytime before June 29th, to Chris Olney at 518-813-9170 or info@catskillmountainclub.org. We will meet at 9am; place to be determined (but it will be in northern Greene County, probably in the Huntersfield Mountain area). No maximum group size - the more people who can help, the better!!!
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