Join Al Purdy on this one-way hike along a 14-mile stretch of the Long Path, with visits to Huckleberry Point and Poet’s Ledge. This full-day outing (ten hours) is rated as difficult. Participants need to bring plenty of food/ snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, insect repellent, and hiking poles are recommended.

This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by May 15. To register, contact Al at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. Severe weather will postpone the hike. This route may be of particular interest to those undertaking the Catskills All Trails Challenge.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 20 Saugerties, take Route 32 north for 5.7 miles. And continue straight onto Route 32a for 1.9 miles. Take a slight left onto 23A for 0.5 miles, and the Harding Road Trailhead parking area will be on the right. From here, there will be a shuttle to the beginning of the hike.

GPS Coordinates to the Harding Road Trailhead parking area: 42.17616, -74.03050

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cjgTW3225nhYM5iJ8