Join Laura Battelani, CMC Board Member and volunteer for the NYNJ Trail conference as she maintains her adopted trails for the spring season. After meeting in Margaretville, we’ll drive to the Hill Road Trailhead, inspecting the trail, climb approximately 1500' gradually, then inspection and clearing on Dry Brook Ridge. We'll hike the Pakatakan Mountain southward, passing a 700-year-old bog and arrive at a beautiful lookout of the Pepacton Reservoir. We'll relax and have a midday lunch at the overlook with beautiful western views of the Catskills. The return is planned on German Hollow Trail with more maintenance as needed. This outing is rated moderate-difficult and will cover about seven miles in seven hours.

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, insect repellent, rain gear, sturdy hiking boots/ shoes, and comfortable layers. If you would like to help with trail clearing bring hand clippers, loppers, a foldable saw, gloves, and eye protection. This event is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Laura Battelani at bodyworx@catskill.net by June 13. Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

We will meet at the car wash on Fair Street in Margaretville. Margaretville is 43 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit at Kingston. Fair Street is the second entrance (on the right) to the village from Route 28 and the car wash is immediately on the right. From the west, Margaretville is 23.5 miles from Delhi on Route 28. Fair Street is the first entrance on the left to the village and the car wash is immediately on the right.

GPS coordinates: 42.14403, -74.65174

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