July 4 3-day Backpack in Catskills

TRIP PLAN UPDATE:

We are leaving city on Thursday at 6 pm, hiking at dusk a short distance to our campsite on a lake. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday we'll trek over 4 peaks of Devil's Path and descend into a secluded high valley via Long Path. We'll finish our hike with a hearty pancake brunch at a local cafe. There is an option to meet us at our campsite on Friday afternoon, but only if you are an experienced backpacker and know the area.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Strenuous climbs, rock scrambles, magnificent vistas and seldom walked paths. We will keep mileage moderate to enjoy the scenery - on average 8-10 miles. By the time we finished we would've done around 30 miles.

WHO CAN COME: Due to the fragile nature of the area, the trip is limited to 10 participants. Experienced backpackers in good physical condition with proper gear only. Some routes have limited water sources, so expect to carry water for few miles.

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE

There is no fee for this event, but I would encourage members to join either AMC, NY-NJ Trail Conference or ADK club. All these wonderful trails around us are maintained by volunteers of these clubs and the lands surrounding the trails are kept pristine thanks to advocacy of the above mentioned non-profits.