Join Marv Freedman and other hikers for this 6.6-mile one-way hike with just under 2000’ in elevation gain. This event will take about five hours and is rated as moderate-to-difficult. Also included is the option to add a second 2.75-mile hike covering the Giggle Hollow Trail and the last segment of the Pine Hill-West Branch Trail. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. Belleayre Mountain (3424’) occupies the number 41 slot on the Catskills hundred highest list of peaks.
Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, hiking poles (recommended), 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 May 27. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted on this hike with the permission of event leader Marv Freedman.
We will meet at the end of Bonnie View Ave. in Pine Hill, ready to shuttle at 8am. This is where our hike will end. We'll shuttle to the Lost Clove Trailhead to begin our hike.
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 to the end of the road (about two-thirds of a mile).
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 to the end of the road (about two-thirds of a mile).
GPS Coordinates: 42.137630, -74.491307
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VwkZocFf5NfpNc1WA
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.