My Catskills All-Trails Finale: KHP from Palenville
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***Experienced, self-sufficient, long-distance and bushwhack capable hikers only. There is no sweep. Do not sign up if you do not have experience. This hike has significant elevation gain. Everyone goes to the waitlist first. Car shuttle required.
Please join me as I finish the final 1.4 miles I need to complete the Catskills All-Trails Challenge of hiking all the marked trails in the Catskills. We will meet at the Huckleberry Point Trailhead and then shuttle to the Harding Road Trailhead to begin our ascent of Kaaterskill High Peak. After summiting and a visit to Hurricane Ledge, we will bushwhack down the eastern side of the mountain to the snowmobile path and hike out to Platte Clove Road. Rain and possible snow are forecast for Thursday into Friday. Conditions will be cold and slippery.
The group size limit in the Catskills is 20. No guests.
Wear bright colors, preferably blaze orange as it is hunting season.
Contact: George cell 845-649-6532
Distance: ~10 miles
Gain: 3500’
Meetup location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nPZEgFFghw8LD5NG7?g_st=ic
(42.1338671, -74.0819689)
Gear: something orange, spikes, poles, proper footwear, cold weather layers, food & water
Route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/0tZfFXA2qdqkUNK5z0gDDF0n
This track does not include the bushwhack portion.
Maps: NYNJTC Catskills map; Avenza, Gaia, or similar app
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NOTE: You should be able to follow a map, understand possible bailouts, and must be realistic in your assessment of your own abilities and be prepared to hike alone.
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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