AFTER WORK HIKE (Winifred Matthews) Holt Preserve Outer Loop

Meet at UPPER COPELAND ROAD trailhead, 5 PM. *Follow directions and map below for the trailhead.* We will hike a two to three mile outer loop at the preserve. There are some short steep hills and views thru trees of the Helderberg Escarpment. THIS IS NOT A FLAT WALK IN THE PARK. You should be doing regular aerobic exercise to participate. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Bring water & bug spray. Check for ticks after the hike. Trailhead: from Albany, take NYS Route 32 into New Scotland to left on Cedar Grove Road. Go 2.4 miles, turn right on Copeland Hill Rd. Go about a mile to top of the hill, turn right on Appleby Rd, aka Upper Copeland Hill Rd - a gravel road. First go straight, bear left past a residence driveway, bear right down a short grade to the trailhead. *** Do not go to LOWER Copeland Hill trailhead as your GPS may suggest*** Dinner somewhere after if people want to.

By attending this event, you are agreeing that you alone are responsible for yourself and are hiking at your own risk. My cell is 518-231-7319 if you need to call me.

I would ask that experienced hikers/organizers in attendance to be prepared to assist/sweep if needed. Thank You