This 13-mile trail and bushwack hike will reach three high peaks: SW Hunter (3753'), Hunter (4030'), and Rusk (3680'). The moving pace will be average -- about 1-1/2 mph, with short breaks. With a total elevation gain of about 3200' and a duration of ten hours, this hike is rated as difficult.

Participants need to bring lunch, water, sports drink, snacks, insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, extra layers, headlamp, and hiking poles (recommended). This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com  by September 15. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted 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 four days before the hike.

Meet, ready to hike, no later than 8:00 am at the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot.

Directions: From NYS Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston) merge onto NY 28 west for 27.6 miles. Then take State Route 42 north for 7.3 miles then turn right on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot about 1/10 mile before the end of Spruceton Rd. Please do not park in the turnaround at the end of the road.

From State Route 23A at Lexington, take State Route 42 south for 4.1 miles then turn left on County Hwy 6 (Spruceton Road) in West Kill and take this road 6.8 miles to the Spruceton Trail Parking Lot on the right, about 1/10 mile before the end of Spruceton Rd. Please do not park in the turnaround at the end of the road.

GPS Coordinates of Diamond Notch Parking Lot (Meeting Place): 42.182385, -74.269461

Google Maps Link for Diamond Notch Parking Lot (Meeting Place): https://maps.app.goo.gl/JJCh9hdDycPUAfoF6