Pelnor Hollow (A. Purdy)

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this one-way 11+ mile ramble in the western Catskills. The hike will include the Pelnor Hollow and Campbell Mountain Trails. Rated as difficult, the outing is expected to take about nine hours. The day's pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving pace) with short breaks. We won’t stop for a long lunch break. Hikers need to bring plenty of water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, extra clothing; rain gear, sunscreen, and hiking poles are recommended.

The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by June 24. 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’ll meet at 8 am at the Cat Hollow Trailhead Parking area. This is where our hike will end. We'll shuttle to Pelnor Hollow to start our hike. (Note, it's usually difficult to find a place to park anywhere near the trailhead.)

Directions: The Cat Hollow Trailhead is located on State Route 206 (aka County Hwy 7) between Downsville and Roscoe. From the junction of State Routes 30 and 206 just east of Downsville, the trailhead is 2.2 miles on the right. From the traffic light in Roscoe, the trailhead is nine miles on the left.

GPS Coordinates to Cat Hollow Trailhead Parking: 42.051819, -74.914862

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cAc9mHSAEo9AfxRz6