Join Marv Freedman and friends for this one-way, 11-mile hike in the Hunter-Westkill Wilderness. Rated as moderate-to-difficult, this outing may also be of interest to those seeking to complete the Catskills All Trails Challenge.  We will hike at a moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with steep climbs, and short breaks. The hike is expected to take about nine hours. Hikers need to bring lunch/ food, plenty of water/ sports drink, rain gear, sun and insect protection, headlamp, and hiking poles (recommended).

This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required by August 12. To register, contact Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com 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 two to four days before the hike.

We will meet, ready to shuttle at 8 am, at the Notch Lake Parking Area. (Note, a parking fee at Notch Lake may apply.) From here, we will shuttle to the Diamond Notch Parking Area.

Driving directions: From State Route 28 at Phoenicia take State Route 214 north for 9.5 miles and the Notch Lake Parking Area is on the left.

From State Route 23-A, turn south onto State Route 214 for 2.85 miles and the Notch Lake Parking Area is on the right.

Google maps link to Stony Clove Parking Area:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/P5UCa6RN2t19g6Sx5

GPS Coordinates: 42.159560, -74.203313