We will be hiking the Alder Lake Loop and the entire Touch Me Not Trail, passing Big Pond and Cabot Mountain. At about nine miles, this hike is rated as difficult and is expected to take six-to-eight hours, depending on trail conditions.
Participants should bring lunch/ snack, water/ drink, layers of winter clothing, microspikes, snowshoes, gaiters, and trekking poles. This hike is limited to 12 people, so please register early. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or Phone: (845) 514-0919 by April 10. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. This hike will involve a car shuttle between trailheads of around eight miles. Be prepared for winter trail and road conditions. Severe weather will postpone the hike.
Driving Directions to Alder Lake
- From NYS Thruway Exit 19, Kingston take Rte. 28 west for 45.5 miles. Turn left and immediate right onto BWS Road 10 for 8.3 miles. Turn left onto Barkaboom Road for 6.2 miles. At the stop sign, turn left onto Beaverkill Road 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Alder Lake Road for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Cross Mountain Road for 100 feet and follow dirt road to the parking area.
- From Old Rte. 17 (west of Livingston Manor), take Beaverkill Road north. At 10.8 miles stay right and continue another 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Alder Lake Road for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Cross Mountain Road for 100 feet and follow dirt road to the parking area.
GPS coordinates of meeting location (Alder Lake): 42.04977, -74.68283
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sRMygUTr6W1P6aBi6