Take this beautiful trail hike, beginning at Alder Lake and incorporating many scenic spots including Beaver Meadow and the fire tower atop Balsam Lake Mountain. At 8.8 miles in length and an approximate duration of seven hours, this hike is rated as moderate-difficult. The day's pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving pace) with short breaks. Fit beginners are welcome to join this hike.
Hikers need to bring plenty of water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, extra clothing; sunscreen/ hat/ sunscreen (optional); hiking poles are recommended. The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by August 30. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only 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, ready to shuttle, no later than 8am at the Balsam Lake parking area at the end of Beaver Kill / Turnwood Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars there and will caravan to the Alder Lake parking area to start our hike.
Google Maps Link to meeting location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qL5gF4VKWma31RZ38
GPS coordinates of meeting location: 42.023958, -74.599684
Driving Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow for 46.3 miles. Turn left onto Route 30, and follow for 8.3 miles. After crossing the Pepacton Reservoir, turn left immediately onto BWS Road 8 for 1.9 miles. Stay right as BWS becomes Barkaboom Road - continue for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road and follow for 9.5 miles to its end. The parking area will be on your right.
From Old Rte. 17 (west of Livingston Manor), take Beaverkill Road north. At 10.8 miles stay right and continue for another 9.5 miles to the end of the road. The parking area will be on your right.