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OVERLOOK HIKE
June 26, 2016 @ 4:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet trip leader Maeve Maurer (maevemaurer@yahoo.com ) at the trailhead parking lot at 8:00 a.m. in the Town of Woodstock. To reach the lot, take Rock City Road from the village green continuing past the four corners intersection to Meads Mountain Road. The parking lot is on your right about two miles up Meads Mountain Road. Round trip to the 3,150 ft summit is 4.8 miles with a steady incline of 1370 ft on a old dirt carriage road. Breeding birds, butterflies, wildflowers, and maybe a snake or two if we are lucky will be observed. Wear appropriate hiking shoes and pack a snack and water. Scenic views of the central Catskills, Ashokan Reservoir, and the Hudson Valley can be enjoyed from the summit ledges.
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Participant responsibility agreement while attending a JBNHS field trip: By registering, each participant acknowledges their acceptance of the Individual’s Responsibilities.
Individual’s Responsibilities are:
- To stay with the group, follow trip leader’s requests, and do not separate unless you notify trip leader
- To understand that out-of-doors activities involve hazards and that one participates at one’s own risk
- To wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain, and for sun and insect challenges as well
- To adhere to the ABA Birding Code of Ethics, respect and preserve the flora, fauna, and properties we visit
- To be mindful and courteous to other participants
Additionally:
- Optics may be shared if those involved are comfortable with doing so
- Carpooling is at the discretion of participants.
- Preregistration is required for all field trips and participation may be limited.