Belleayre Mountain Lean-to

Led by Al Purdy, this counter-clockwise loop will start from Bonnie View Road and include the Cathedral Glen Trail, the Belleayre Ridge Trail, parts of the Pine Hill-West Branch Trail, as well as some paved road and railroad tracks. The hike will cover six-to-seven miles, take about six hours, and is rated as difficult. (Note, the rating of difficult is due to the steep climb up Cathedral Glen.) For those aspiring to finish the CMC Catskills All Trails Challenge you will complete both the Cathedral Glen and Belleayre Ridge Trails.

Hikers need to bring lunch/snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen, a layer of warmer clothing and -- weather depending -- microspikes, gaiters, snowshoes and trekking poles (as needed). Registration for this hike is required by April 24. Register by contacting Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Please note, the hike is limited to 12 people, and dogs are not permitted.

We will meet at the parking area on Bonnie View Avenue at 9am.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston), turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow it for 33.2 miles. Turn left onto South Main Street (entrance to Pine Hill), continue for 0.4 miles and turn left onto Bonnie View Avenue. Proceed .50 miles and the unmarked parking area where we’ll meet will be on your left. This lot holds about five cars. If it's full, there is an additional lot farther up the road.

From Route 28 west, the entrance to Pine Hill Road (on right) is .56 miles after Highmount/ turn to Belleayre Ski Center. After turning onto Pine Hill Road, go .67 miles to Bonnie View Ave and turn right. Proceed .50 miles and the unmarked parking area where we’ll meet will be on your left. This lot holds about five cars. If it's full, there is an additional lot farther up the road.

GPS Coordinates 42.13629, -74.48920

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nM8x6246q5pqAYrz6