Join Al Purdy for a challenging hike to the Catskills’ second highest peak. With over 2000’ of elevation gain, this hike is rated as difficult. The hike will begin at Becker Hollow on State Route 214 and conclude at Notch Lake on State Route 214. The hike is 5.7 miles in length and is expected to take six hours.

Participants need to bring plenty of food/ snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, insect repellent, headlamp, and hiking poles are recommended. This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by June 5. To register, contact Al at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. Severe weather will postpone the hike.

Additional Information: Notch Lake will be our meeting place at 9am. We will only leave enough cars here as needed for the shuttle to the Becker Hollow Trailhead. Any car parked at Notch Lake must pay to park there. For those aspiring to complete the Catskills All Trails Challenge, we will complete the Becker Hollow and Hunter Mountain Trails. We will also cover 2.10 miles of the Devil's Path and 0.3 miles of the Spruceton Trail.

Driving directions: From State Route 28 at Phoenicia take State Route 214 north for 9.5 miles and the Notch Lake Parking Area is on the left.

From State Route 23-A, turn south onto State Route 214 for 2.85 miles and the Notch Lake Parking Area is on the right.

GPS Coordinates: 42.15939 - 74.20349

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RFC8rTyvXifKqWXRA