Catskill Park - Devil's Path (2 days 1 night)
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It's a free event and only heavy rain can stop us!
Dear verticals, finally it's time to do the 2 days hike through the Catskill Park. This time we will go through Devil's Path (from East to West).
We will hike through Sugarloaf mountain, Plateau mountain, Elka park by passing through different rivers, waterfalls and creeks.
We will spend a night at nearby campground or airbnb and hike to the Hunter mountain and eventually end up in Halcott Mountain. If we will have enough time we will visit the Huckleberry Point.
We are not suggest you to bring your kids and pets to this journey as 2 days as hike might be exhausting for them.
Some of us might drive that day or have a reservation at campground so please do not hesitate to inquire the group for carpooling or camp site sharing.
Please book your tickets and camping site in advance and buy enough provision for 2 days.
When?
November 4 through 5
Where?
Catskill Mountains
We have 1 meeting points:
1st meeting point - 06:30 AM
Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal (2d floor)
625 8th Ave Ste 201, New York,
https://goo.gl/maps/8xYY2BExpfaMqnsM8
2d meeting point - 09:10 AM
Bus stop at Kingston Plaza, (Kingston, NY 12401)
https://goo.gl/maps/K4RdZzLPzvK1Q3dt8
3d meeting point - 09:00 AM
Devil's Path Trail (Prediger Trail Head Road, Elka Park, NY 12427)
Prediger Trail Head Road, Elka Park, NY 12427
https://goo.gl/maps/nUF6kdywbfB2Ct3CA
Buses and trains will not wait for you so please don't come late.
Map (screenshoot): https://i.ibb.co/g7L5dHd/cat.jpg
Alltrails: www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/devils-path-east-to-west--3?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Preliminary plan:
November 4
06:30 AM - Meeting at Jay's Hallmark Shop at Port Authority Bus Terminal.
07:00 AM - Departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Kingston, NY.
10:20 AM - Arriving to Kingston, NY.
10:30 AM - Taking Uber to the entrance of Devil's Path Trail or taking a car ride with someone who will drive that day.
11:00 AM - Arriving to the Devil's Path Trail and start hiking.
12:00 PM - Entering the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail.
01:40 PM - Lunch at Sugarloaf Mountain.
02:10 PM - Returning to the trail.
03:10 PM - Entering the Plateau Mountain.
04:30 PM - Reaching out with Orchard Point Vista- Devil’s path.
06:30 PM - Entering Campground.
07:30 PM - Dinner at campground.
November 5
07:00 AM - Breakfast at campground.
07:20 AM - Returning to the trail.
10:00 AM - Entering the Hunter Mountain.
12:10 AM - Lunch at West Kill mountain.
12:40 PM - Returning to the trail.
03:00 PM - Entering the Halcott Mountain.
04:30 PM - Entering West Kill, NY.
04:40 PM - Returning to the parking of Devil's Path.
05:30 PM - Returning to NYC.
**** HOW TO GET THERE from NYC ***
NYC (Port Authority Bus Terminal) to Kingston, NY:
https://www.rome2rio.com/map/New-York/Kingston-NY-USA#r/Bus
Look for the 7:00 AM bus for November 4
Then uber to Prediger Trail Head Road, Elka Park
**** HOW TO GET BACK to NYC ***
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Uber or drive from West Kill, NY to train to Kingston, NY.
Then take a train: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Kingston-NY-USA/New-York#r/Bus-train -
Carpool with drivers.
**** ACCOMMODATION ***
Check-in: Nov 4 - Check-out: Nov 5 (1 night)
Free camping site at: Mink Hollow Campground
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/95285.html
Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, stream, pond or other body of water except at areas designated by a "Camp Here" disk.
To book the Devils Tombstone Campground:
https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/devils-tombstone-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=27
Campground has a bath where you can take a shower.
To book Clove Creek Cabin airbnb:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52260561?source_impression_id=p3_1691963669_P0SpSxqBQZt26Vgn
*** USEFUL INFO ***
About 26 miles hike (13 miles or 4.5 hours walk per day)
Total elevation: 8200ft
Please keep the above into consideration as this event is not for rookies.
Walkie-talkie: our frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4)
YES you need tent or at least a sleeping bag for 1 night.
Please bring enough water and food for 2 days hike (normal consumption is 1 gal/day).
Highly suggest everyone to bring a water filter, sunscreen and bug spray.
We do not recommend you to swim at lakes and rivers.
Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145
Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d
Please apply via:
Wechat: cozmo31
IG: coz_its_mo
LINE: cozmo31
www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809&name=cozmo
We have WhatsApp group to coordinate this event (please ask organizer)
Disclaimer of liability:
By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.