(Photo by A. Purdy)
Join Al Purdy and hiker friends for this one-way, 11-miler in the Northern Catskills. This outing will cover the complete Colgate Lake and Rock Shelter Trails, as well as 4.9 miles of the Escarpment Trail for the Catskills All Trails Challenge. Rated as difficult, this hike is expected to take about nine hours. Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, plenty of water/ drink, proper outer wear, layers, boots, gaiters, hiking poles (recommended), insect repellent, and sunscreen.
This hike is limited to 12 people, and registration is required by May 22. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Please note: dogs are not permitted on this hike; trail conditions can alter the route and pace/ overall duration of the hike; and poor weather conditions will postpone the hike.
We will meet at 8:00 am at the Scutt Road Parking Area to begin the shuttle to Colgate Lake.
Directions to Scutt Road PA: From NYS Thruway Exit 20/ Saugerties, take State Route 32 north for just under six miles. Bear left onto State Route 32A for 1.9 miles. At State Route 23A, turn left and continue up the clove for 4.9 miles. Turn right onto North Lake Road for 2.2 miles (going past Laurel House Rd) and turn right onto Scutt Road. The parking area will be on the right.
From State Route 23A west, continue 1.7 miles east past Tannersville and turn left onto North Lake Road. Proceed 2.2 miles (going past Laurel House Rd) and turn right onto Scutt Road. The parking area will be on the right.
GPS Coordinates: 42.20063, -74.05816
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