Join Al Purdy and friends for a moderate scenic day hike around the North-South Lake area. The outing begins at the South Lake dam and visits Sunset Rock, Newman's Ledge, Artist Rock, Badman’s Cave and Ashley Falls. This is a six-to-seven-mile hike that is expected to take between four and six hours, depending on trail conditions.

Participants should bring lunch/ snack, water/ drink, layers of winter clothing, microspikes, snowshoes, gaiters, and trekking poles. This hike is limited to 12 people, so please register early. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or Phone: (845) 514-0919 by March 20. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. Be prepared for winter trail and road conditions. Severe weather will postpone the hike.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 20/ Saugerties, take Route 32 for 5.7 miles. Keep straight onto Route 32a for 1.9 miles. Bear left onto Route 23a (at Palenville) for 4.9 miles. Turn right onto North Lake Road for 2.3 miles, passing through the North-South Lake entrance, then bearing right for ½ mile to the South Lake dam.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/g1Rfhy5bifquTW5y5

GPS Coordinates: 42.196699, -74.051157