Join our CVC Manager, David Hans, for a hike to Onteora Lake, Yellow Loop. We will meet up for this hike at the Kiosk of the inside Parking Area for Onteora Lake. One Parking area is very close to the lake and would be accessible beyond the entrance gate for Onteora Lake. If this lot is full, then you can park in the big lot right off Route 28.
Hike Itinerary:
The hike will begin at our meeting point, the Kiosk for the inner Parking Area. From there we will start following the Yellow-Blazed Trail which follows an old service road into the Bluestone Wild Forest. The beginning portion of the trail will follow the service road until we reach a junction with the Red Eft Loop. At this junction, the trail will become more of a traditional rock and root experience as we continue on the Yellow Loop.
SUGGESTED DONATION: $10/PERSON AT REGISTRATION
Items to Bring:
Water – 1-2 Liters as needed. There is water all over this area, filtration, purification, or any preferred methods of treatment would be required. It’s easier to start with what you need for this hike.
Snacks – Keep snacks light.
Trekking Poles (If needed) – There are some subtly steep sections for a few feet, but there are alternative ways around those sections.
Hiking Boots or Shoes – Trail runners are acceptable, just make sure your footwear can handle a rocky trail as the trail is not smooth.
Bug Spray – This area has a lot of stagnant water and the bugs can be very active.
Sunscreen – Even with the canopy, sunscreen should be carried and used in the summertime.
HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE CATSKILLS WHILE HELPING TO PROTECT CRITICAL CATSKILLS HABITATS, KEEP OUR LAND AND WATERS WILD (EVEN AT THE MOST POPULAR HIKING DESTINATIONS), AND ADVOCATE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE CATSKILL PARK.
THIS MONTH-LONG EVENT IS MEANT FOR EVERYONE! FROM COMPLETE BEGINNERS TO EXPERT-LEVEL HIKERS, ALL ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER. CHOOSE YOUR OWN HIKING GOAL BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND AVAILABILITY. THE CATSKILL CENTER WILL HOST A VARIETY OF HIKING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH ALL OVER THE CATSKILLS.