Visit four 3500’+ high peaks on this outing led by Marv Freedman. This 13-mile challenging hike is both on and off-trail and will include 4180’ of elevation gain. Rated as difficult, it will begin in Maben Hollow and conclude in Rider Hollow, and the pace will be moderate, about 1.5 mph. The hike is expected to take nine hours.
Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink (recommended 1 to 2 liters), water resistant boots with good traction, gaiters (recommended), hiking poles (recommended), headlamp & extra batteries (just in case). We won't stop for a long lunch and will eat during short breaks.
This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by September 25. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted 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 Rider Hollow Trailhead,at 8:00 am at the Rider Hollow Trailhead. We'll leave most cars here and will shuttle to Maben Hollow Rd to start our hike.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hk5MU9MfyzStGQqE8
GPS: 42.102017, -74.516899
Driving directions: To reach the Rider Hollow Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28 39 miles west from the traffic circle at Exit 19 (Kingston) of the NYS Thruway to Galli Curci Road at Highmount and turn left. (This is the same turn for the Belleayre Ski Center.) Proceed 4.95 miles on Galli Curci Road (Ulster Co. Hwy 49A) (becomes Todd Mtn. Rd.) and turn left onto Rider Hollow Road. Continue to the end of the road (2.1 mi.) to the trailhead.
From the west, take State Route 28 to Dry Brook Road (1.2 miles east of Margaretville) and turn right, following the signs for Dry Brook Ridge. Take Dry Brook Rd. 4.7 miles and turn left (following signs for Rider Hollow) onto Todd Mountain Road. Continue less than a half mile and turn right onto Rider Hollow Rd. Continue 2.1 miles to the end of the road/ trailhead.