Join leader Marv Freedman and friends for this seven-mile hike with 2500’ of elevation gain. We will hike at a moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with steep climbs, and short breaks. Hikers need to bring lunch/ food, plenty of water/ sports drink, rain gear, sun and insect protection, headlamp, and hiking poles (recommended).
This hike, rated moderate-to-difficult, is limited to 12 people and registration is required by October 10. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader. Note, meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about two to four days before the hike.
We will meet, ready to hike, at 8am at the Devil’s Path Trailhead off the end of Prediger Road.
Directions to Prediger Road Trailhead: To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A east in Tannersville, bear left on South Main St., stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 4.2 miles. Turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.
From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue 4.3 miles and turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.
The Prediger Road Trailhead can also be reached from State Route 212. From the NYS Thruway Exit 20/ Saugerties, take 212 west about 2.2 miles, turn right onto Blue Mountain Road, continue 1.4 miles and bear left onto West Saugerties Road (becomes Platte Clove Road); continue for 5.25 miles up steep grade to Prediger Rd. Follow the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.
GPS Coordinates: 42.134000, -74.104340
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cy5CEsdZw4QSqGgk8