Join Marv Freedman on this tour of the Dry Brook Ridge (3465’) with beautiful views. This moderately-paced (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed), 12.5-mile hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take 10 hours. Hikers should bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, proper clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a headlamp; and hiking poles are recommended.
The event is limited to 12 registrants and registration is required by June 19. 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.
To reach the Huckleberry Brook Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28/30 1.9 mi. miles west from Fair St. Margaretville and turn left (across from the stone schoolhouse). (From the west, take State Route 28/30 east 1.2 miles from the junction of State Routes 28 & 30 at Dunraven and turn right. Following the signs for the Huckleberry Loop, turn left. In a short distance at the top of the hill, turn right onto Huckleberry Brook Road; then in one-third of a mile, stay to the right and the trailhead is 1.25 miles on the left, right next to the road. GPS Coordinates of trailhead: 42.11281, -74.65129
Additional Information: 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 4 days before the hike.