Enjoy this one-way 11-miler with leader Marv Freedman. The route follows the Colgate Lake Trail to Dutcher Notch, then the Escarpment Trail over Stoppel and North Points to Badman Cave. The Rock Shelter Trail will then take us to the Scutt Road Parking Area. Rated as difficult, the hike will include fantastic views and a plane-crash site. This scenic outing has additional appeal to those seeking to complete the Catskills All Trails Challenge.
The pace of the hike will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed, typically) with steep climbs, and short breaks. We expect the event will take eight-to-nine hours.
Hikers need to bring lunch/ food, water/ sports drink, insect repellent, sunscreen, layers of clothes, rain gear, hiking poles, a headlamp, and batteries. This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required by June 3. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request.
Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.
We’ll meet at the Scutt Road Parking Area. This is where our hike will end. We'll shuttle to the Colgate Lake Parking Area to start or hike.
Directions to Scutt Road Parking Area: From NYS Thruway Exit 20/ Saugerties, take State Route 32 north for just under six miles. Bear left onto State Route 32A for 1.9 miles. At State Route 23A, turn left and continue up the clove for 4.9 miles. Turn right onto North Lake Road for 2.2 miles (going past Laurel House Rd) and turn right onto Scutt Road. The parking area will be on the right.
From State Route 23A west, continue 1.7 miles east past Tannersville and turn left onto North Lake Road. Proceed 2.2 miles (going past Laurel House Rd) and turn right onto Scutt Road. The parking area will be on the right.
GPS Coordinates: 42.201091, -74.058432
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JK3vNtmk96GWgHLj9