Beginning at the parking area along Jessop Road outside of Willow, we will ascend the Willow Trail 1.6 miles to the junction with the Warner Creek Trail, turn left and walk the 2.2 miles to the Tremper Mountain Summit and Fire Tower. We will then return along the same route with an expected total time of about four hours. This will be a brisk-paced hike at a pace of 2+ mph, with 20+ min. break at the fire tower. With an elevation gain of approx. 1500' and 7.6 miles in distance, this hike is rated Moderate-Difficult.

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, plenty of water/ beverage. Microspikes if needed; clothing layers/ change of layers; hiking poles if preferred; sturdy hiking boots. This hike is limited to 12 registrants, and registration is required by/ on April 11. To register please contact Peter Manning at Peter@catskillmountainclub.org (preferred) or (607) 832-4413. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Directions: From State Route 28 turn onto State Route 212 and proceed 4.1 miles to Willow and then turn left onto Van Wagner Road. Go a short distance then turn left onto Jessop Road. Proceed just over one mile and the trailhead will be on your left.

From Bearsville, take State Route 212 5.4 miles to Willow and turn right onto Van Wagner Road. Go a short distance then turn left onto Jessop Road. Proceed just over one mile and the trailhead will be on your left.

GPS Coordinates of Trailhead: 42.07804, -74.24305

NOTE: The poor-weather date is the following day: Sunday, April 14 9AM. If the event is postponed to April 14 an email will be sent to registrants on April 12.