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Take this beautiful ten-mile hike along the ridge from the top of Millbrook Road to Margaretville, with a short bushwack to the summit. The pace will be moderate, typically about 1-1/2 mph while moving, so the outing will be about eight hours and is rated as difficult.
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 25. 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.
Meet, ready to shuttle, no later than 8:00 am at the Pakatakan Trailhead on South Side Spur, off of Fair St, in Margaretville. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars there and will caravan to the end of Mill Brook Rd trailhead to start our hike.
Google Maps Link to Pakatakan Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/m3aMctJScK9oR3U89
GPS Coordinates to Pakatakan Trailhead: 42.143891, -74.649527
Directions: Margaretville is 43 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit at Kingston. Fair Street is the second entrance to the village from Route 28 (car wash is on the right). Turn left on Fair St., following the Pakatakan signs, climb to the top of the hill and turn left. The trailhead is on the right in a short distance and parking is on the left.
From the west, Margaretville is 23.5 miles from Delhi on Route 28. Fair Street is the first street that crosses Route 28 in the village before the speed limit is reduced. Following the Pakatakan signs, turn right onto Fair St., climb to the top of the hill and turn left. The trailhead is on the right in a short distance and parking is on the left.