Hudson Valley Hikers

Details
We will meet 9:00 at Notch Lake parking, then shuttle to the start at Prediger road trailhead.

Day 1 hike plan: 7.3 miles-- climb up the steep trail to Indian Head summit, Twin summit and Sugarloaf summit, (~3K' climbing and descending (3) Catskill 3500 mountains) then descend into Mink Hollow campsite area, you can tent or sleep in the lean-to if available (this will be a very tough 7-1/2 miles with a heavy backpack).
Here we will set up camp, cook and hangout.

Day 2 hike plan: next morning we will cook a nice breakfast, relax, then pack everything into our backpacks and head up the steep trail to the Plateau summit, cross the summit (approx. 2 miles) then descend the long, steep Plateau west side to the Notch Lake parking area, this descent will be a real knee knocker! Approx. 5+ miles ~1K climbing.
Once at the Notch Lake parking area, we will go into Tannersville or the like for a proper lunch.

Everyone will be on a waitlist to start. You will need plenty of backpacking gear and experience. This is an advanced backpack hike, shorter milage but lots of steep elevation gain and loss.

***Backpacking Devils Path East is STRENUOUS***
You should be getting regular cardio, be physically fit and have experience carrying a heavier pack up and over steep rocky terrain

Catskill group size limits to 10 overnight campers/hikers
Everyone starts on the waitlist and will be moved to going.
only reliable self-sufficient hikers will be moved!

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This is your hike. Hike your own hike.

You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events, that you have read and understand the below information and will visit HVH website to read the full liability waiver.

If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, Event Hosts or any other members (participants) responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible to research the event, know the area, be able to read and understand a map, know the terrain as dictated by the map topo, read and understand the compass, bring the proper gear and know your medical limitations.

Your attendance (RSVP to the event) on a hike signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver and understand the requirements above.

Full waiver can be found on the ABOUT page.

Contact: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

** Mohonk Preserve day pass is $15 or use membership card. The Preserve day pass is honored on the Mohonk Mountain House property.

The Hike:
We start hiking at 9:00am. Please arrive earlier to get ready and/or buy your day pass. This hike involves some great rock scrambles, tight crevices, ledges and, of course, great views!! We will do scrambling through areas such as Giants Workshop, Humpty Dumpty, Arching Rocks, Eagle Cliff, the Labyrinth/Lemon Squeeze, the Crevice and Skytop Tower. We will be on the Mohonk Preserve as well as the Mohonk Mountain House resort property. *We will be on easy carriage roads for at least 6 of the total miles as the carriage roads connect to the rock scrambles.
The route:
- Starting from the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center, head north through parking lots and take the yellow connector trail .
- Climb the 249 step "Stairmaster" up hill to the Undercliff Carriage Rd.
- Turn right onto the carriage road and continue 1.8 miles to Laurel Ledge Carriage Rd.
- Take Laurel Ledge about 1/4 mile to Giants Workshop footpath and let the fun begin!!.
- After Giants Workshop/Humpty Dumpty area, we will climb up the boulder field to top of Eagle Cliff for some great views.
- Follow paths down to Lake Mohonk and walk counterclockwise until reaching the Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze..
- Traverse the tight crevices of the Labyrinth and then cross the boulder field to the entrance to the large crevice.
- Once up and through the crevice, take lunch break on the cliff.
- Head to Skytop Tower for more amazing views.
- Follow footpaths back down and head to Cope's Lookout and Arching Rocks for some more more scrambling.
- Make way to Laurel Ledge Rd and Undercliff Rd to return to cars.

Distance: approx. 9 miles (about 6 miles will be on easy carriage roads and footpaths)
Elevation gain: Approx. 1,500 feet total elevation gain
Difficulty: 2.2-2.3 mph average pace; tight crevices, rock scrambles, ledges & cliffs
Gear: Appropriate footwear; moisture-wicking clothing; collapsible poles may be helpful for some people; water; snacks/lunch
Map: NY-NJ Trail Conf. Maps #105; 106A Avenza app; similar mapping systems

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NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

See suggestions for GEAR on the "About" page for additional gear ideas.

You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events that you have read and understand the below.

If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear.

Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver.
Full waiver can be found on the ABOUT page.

Anthony's Nose Evening Hike
3 miles, 800 feet of gain, 2.5ish hours

Let's take advantage of the longer days with an evening hike at one of the most scenic views in the area. I'll probably be taking this slow because all I did was ski this winter and my cardio has gone down the toilet. So it'll be a good opportunity for people that haven't been able to get out as much as they usually do and want to start to get back into shape for the summer.
I plan to eat dinner on the summit.

We'll meet at the bottom of the scramble, near the base of the Bear Mountain bridge. We will meet on the East side of Route 9D.

Route Description:
We will scramble up the face, and enjoy the view of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge and Bear Mount proper, while eating dinner. We will then hike back down heading north on the Blue Trail trail. Once the Blue Trail meets the White blazed AT we will turn left and head down the steep stone stairs back to our cars.

Required Gear:
Headlamp, at least 1 liter of water, backpack, rain jacket, food, adult beverages (optional), I like hiking poles for the descent on this trip.

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NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You
should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key
to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back. See suggestions for GEAR on
the "About" page for additional gear ideas.

You agree when you sign up for this group or any of the events that you have read and understand the
below.

If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own
preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to
hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or
any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible to research the event, know
the area, and bring the proper gear.

Your attendance on a hike signifies that you have read and accept the terms of this liability waiver. Full
waiver can be found on the ABOUT page.