Ramble over some of the peaks in the Western Catskills on the way to completing the Catskills All Trails Challenge… or just because it’s a great place to hike. This 9+ mile outing, rated moderate-to-difficult and expected to take about seven hours, will include the Middle Mountain, Mary Smith, and Little Spring Brook Trails. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks.

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, headlamp, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, rain gear, and hiking poles are recommended. This hike is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. To register, contact hike leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 17. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted on this hike 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 will meet at the parking area on Little Spring Brook Road at 8am. This is where our hike will end; we’ll shuttle to the beginning of the hike.

From the intersection of State Route 30 and State Route 206 (Cat Hollow Road/ County Hwy 7)) just east of Downsville, take 206 south for 4.9 miles. Turn left onto Little Spring Brook Road Spur, then left on Little Spring Brook Road. Proceed almost one mile to the parking area on your right.

From Route 17 Roscoe exit, take Old Rte 17/ Route 206 north for 6.1 miles (from Main St. Roscoe/ traffic light) and turn right onto Spur Road which becomes Little Spring Brook Road. Follow for 1.2 miles to the parking area on your right.

GPS Coordinates: 42.026832, -74.878086

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