Join Marv Freedman and friends for a hike to Vly Mountain (3541’) and Bearpen Mountain (3587’). This outing, rated moderate-to-difficult is 6.5 miles, about five hours, and with an elevation gain of 2100’. We will hike at a moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving pace) with short breaks. Fit beginners are welcome to join.

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, hiking poles (recommended), proper clothing and raingear, plenty of water/ sports drink, insect repellent, sunglasses, and sunscreen. This hike is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. To register, contact hike leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 26. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. We will meet at 8am at the parking area across from the Highmount Post Office (see below). (Parking is limited at the Vly-Bearpen parking area).

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 four days before the hike.

Map Links and Directions:

Google Maps link to parking lot across from Highmount Post Office : https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z7tKkw7iKJknLfAY8

GPS Coordinates to parking lot across from Highmount Post Office: 42.14680, -74.49486

Directions to Highmount Post Office at 8 Galli Curci Road, in Highmount NY, just off of State Route 28 and at the base of the Belleayre Ski Center. From the east, Highmount is located 37 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) on Route 28 at the top of the hill. From the west, Highmount is located 8.2 miles east of the village of Margaretville at the top of the hill.