Join Marv Freedman and friends for this 8.2-mile hike in the southern Catskills. Beginning at Alder Lake, the hiking pace will be moderate (about 1.5 mph moving speed), with short breaks and not a long stop for lunch. Fit beginners are welcome. Rated as moderate-to-difficult, we expect the outing to be about 6.5 hours.
Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink (recommended one-to-two liters), water-resistant boots, gaiters and hiking poles (recommended), insect repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses. This event is limited to 12 people and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by June 2. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted with the permission of the event leader.
We will meet at the Alder Lake Parking Area at 8:30 am. 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.
GPS Coordinates and Google Maps Link to Alder Lake Parking Area:
42.049773, -74.682825
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5uXfxUMQ2otvDnjM8
Driving Directions:
From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) turn right onto State Route 28 west and follow for 46.3 miles. Turn left onto route 30 follow for 8.3 miles. After crossing the Pepacton Reservoir, turn left immediately onto BWS road 8 for 1.9 miles. Stay right as BWS becomes Barkaboom Road - continue for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Beaverkill Road and go 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Alder Lake Road. Continue 2.2 miles on Alder Lake Road. As the road turns from pavement to dirt, stay to your right onto Cross Mountain Road and then turn right onto the access drive to Alder Lake.
From Livingston Manor, proceed west on Old Rte. 17 toward Roscoe. In about 1.3 miles, turn right onto Beaverkill Road. Take Beaverkill Road (staying to the right at 10.8 miles) 12.2 miles and turn left onto Alder Lake Road. Continue 2.2 miles on Alder Lake Road. As the road turns from pavement to dirt, stay to your right onto Cross Mountain Road and then turn right onto the access drive to Alder Lake.