Catskill 3500's - Blackhead - ~5 miles

Contact: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

** You must have prior experience hiking similar Catskill peaks in icy winter conditions.
** If the dirt road at end of Big Hollow to the trailhead is not plowed or passable, park on shoulder and walk to trailhead.

The hike:
We'll start hiking at 11:30am. You must be able to navigate and hike on your own if you choose to hike at a faster or slower pace than other members.
The route:
- From the trailhead at the end of Big Hollow Road, we'll take the Red Trail a short distance to the Yellow Trail.
- Turn left onto Yellow.
- Turn right onto blue Escarpment Trail and head up to summit of Blackhead.
- At summit, turn right onto yellow and head to red trail.
- Turn right onto red and head downhill to parking lot.

Difficulty: one steep uphill; it will be very icy in spots.
Pace: moderate/brisk -average 2.1-2.2 mph
Total distance: ~5 miles for Blackhead + 3 more mi to add the others
Elevation Gain: ~2000 ft.
Gear: Moisture-wicking clothes; clothing for very cold, windy conditions; water; snacks/lunch; microspikes, trail crampons or similar multipoint traction with sharp teeth; snowshoes; headlamp

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.

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