(A. Purdy)

This one-way, eight-mile hike will begin in Seager Hollow and conclude in Rider Hollow. Rated as difficult, this outing is expected to last six-to-seven hours. Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, insect and sun protection, head lamp, proper rain gear, layers, sturdy hiking shoes, extra sock, and poles (recommended).

This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919 by September 25. Please note, dogs are not permitted on this hike. Also note, there will be multiple stream crossings; and poor weather conditions will postpone the hike.

We will meet at the Rider Hollow Trailhead at 8:00 am; then shuttle to Seager Hollow to begin our hike.  

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.

GPS Coordinates for Rider Hollow Trailhead: 42.10201, -74.51694

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/imXo6WHnQLoGd1iD