Vernooy Kill Falls (A. Purdy)

Join Marv Freedman and friends for this one-way, 9.5-miler in the Sundown Wild Forest. This route will include about 1750’ of elevation gain and may be of interest for those undertaking the Catskills All Trail Challenge. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. This hike is rated as moderate-to-difficult and is expected to take 7.5 hours.

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ sports drink, hiking poles (recommended), headlamp, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, rain gear, and hiking poles are recommended. This hike is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. To register, contact hike leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com by April 29. Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted on this hike with the permission of event leader Marv Freedman.

We will meet at the Upper Cherrytown Parking Area at 8am. This is where our hike will end. We'll shuttle to the new Peekamoose parking area to start our hike.

To reach the Upper Cherrytown Parking Area, take US Route 209 to Ulster County Highway 3 (Samsonville Road) and see the directional sign that reads "Vernooy Kill Falls 8" (this intersection is .6 mile north of the hamlet of Kerhonkson and 19.3 miles south of Route 28 in Kingston). Turn north onto CH 3/ Samsonville Rd. and proceed 3.4 miles. Turn left onto Upper Cherrytown Road and follow for 4.4 miles and the parking area will be on your right.

GPS coordinates of meeting location: 41.864262, -74.346212

Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pj7USs5pwiNaS4bP7

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.