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Join Marv Freedman and friends for this adventure to two of the high peaks: Eagle (3583') and Balsam (3607'). Fit beginners are welcome on this ten-mile trail hike, which is rated as moderate-to-difficult and is expected to take about eight hours. Our pace will be moderate, typically about 1-1/2 mph while moving.
Hikers need to bring plenty of water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, extra clothing; sunscreen/ hat/ sunscreen (optional); hiking poles are recommended. The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by August 28. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only 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, no later than 8:00 am, at the Rider Hollow Trailhead off of Galli Curci Rd. (Uls. Co. CR 49A).
Google Maps Link to Rider Hollow Trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uaVAoiXzuDeHPFqo6
GPS Coordinates to Rider Hollow Trailhead: 42.101999, -74.516896
Driving directions: To reach the Rider Hollow Trailhead from the east, take State Route 28 39 miles west from the traffic circle at Exit 19 (Kingston) of the NYS Thruway to Galli Curci Road at Highmount and turn left. (This is the same turn for the Belleayre Ski Center.) Proceed 4.95 miles on Galli Curci Road (Ulster Co. Hwy 49A) (becomes Todd Mtn. Rd.) and turn left onto Rider Hollow Road. Continue to the end of the road (2.1 mi.) to the trailhead.
From the west, take State Route 28 to Dry Brook Road (1.2 miles east of Margaretville) and turn right, following the signs for Dry Brook Ridge. Take Dry Brook Rd. 4.7 miles and turn left (following signs for Rider Hollow) onto Todd Mountain Road. Continue less than a half mile and turn right onto Rider Hollow Rd. Continue 2.1 miles to the end of the road/ trailhead.