Hike the Huckleberry circuit in the Western Catskills with Al Purdy and friends. This hike is of interest to those looking to complete the All Trails Challenge as well as the Catskill High Peaks (Dry Brook Ridge). Rated as difficult, this longer outing is 12.8 miles and is expected to take nine hours. Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, proper layers, rain gear, headlamp, and hiking poles are 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 October 10. Please note, dogs are not permitted on this hike; and, poor weather conditions will postpone the hike.

We will meet, ready to hike, at the Hill Road Trailhead at 8am.

To reach the Hill Road 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, turn left onto Hill Road, and the trailhead is 1.3 miles on the right.

GPS Coordinates to Hill Rd. Parking Area: 42.11658, -74.64774

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q9RzjycUbuoBubrT8