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Here is one of the easiest hikes to a Catskills high peak. Beginning at Peck Road, this is a 6.3-mile out-and-back hike with 1430’ elevation gain. Rated as moderate, there are some terrific views, as well as a shady evergreen forest along the way. Fit beginners are welcome on this hike. The pace will be moderate, about 1.5 mph, and we expect the hike to take about 5.5 hours.

Hikers need to bring plenty of water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, extra clothing; sunscreen/ hat/ sunscreen (optional); hiking poles are recommended. The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by August 11. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com   Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only 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 and be ready to hike at 8:00 am at the Peck Rd Trailhead.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/87EVMA4cD4tfkZRWA

GPS Coordinate for trailhead: 42.296427, -74.169147

Driving Directions:

From NYS Thruway (87) Saugerties/ Exit 20, turn right on 32 North for six miles and keep straight onto NY-32A. Take NY-32A for 0.6 miles, bear left onto NY-23A. Take Route 23A for 5.5 mi. and turn right onto Co. Hwy 25.  At 2.8 mi. stay right onto Co. Hwy 23C; in another four miles turn right onto Co. Hwy 40. Take Co. Hwy 40 for 1.8 miles and turn left onto Peck Road. Continue on Peck until the end/ the trailhead.

From NYS Thruway to Catskill (Exit 21), take a left out of the NYS Thruway entrance road. Go approximately 1/4 mile Take a right onto Route 23 West. Go approximately around 21.5 miles on Route 23. Take a left onto County Rt 65 (Main Care Gas Station on Right - Condos on left). Go approximately 0.7 miles on Route 65. Take left onto Rt 65A. Go approximately 0.3 miles on Rt 65A . Continue Straight onto Rt 40 after stop sign. Go approximately 1.8 miles on Rt 40 and turn left onto Peck Road. Continue on Peck until the end/ the trailhead.