Join Al Purdy and friends for this out-and-back, 5.7-mile hike in the Hunter-West Kill Wilderness. We will cover the entire Diamond Notch Trail (especially for hikers working on the Catskills All Trails Challenge) and visit Diamond Notch Falls. This hike is rated moderate-to-difficult and is expected to take four hours.

Participants need to bring plenty of water/ drink, as well as food/ snacks, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, insect and sun protection, and hiking poles (if desired). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by July 17. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Please note, dogs are not permitted on this hike; and severe weather will postpone the hike.

Driving Directions: We’ll meet at the Diamond Notch Parking Lot at 9:00 am.

From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the Diamond Notch Parking Lot on the right. (This is the last parking lot before the end of the road; do not park at the end of the road.)

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the Diamond Notch Parking Lot on the right. (This is the last parking lot before the end of the road; do not park at the end of the road.)

GPS Coordinates: 42.182240 - 74.26955  

Google Maps Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3FQ4kZEAjqQ48Gt4A