Sterling Forest’s Wildcat Mountain & Townsend Trails

Leader: Peter Dorosh
Focus:  breeding birds and nature discovery along the trail, wildflowers, butterflies, scenic panoramas
Registrar: Peter Dorosh Prosbird@aol.com (or backup Prosbird@gmail.com)
Registration Period: May 25^th   – May 30^th

Leaders note: This is an estimated 7.5 mile hike, not for the physically challenged. You will need to be in good shape or have hiking experience. Proper footwear-hiking shoes and plenty of water for a warm day are a requirement. The trip will be using Coach USA/Short line Buses from Port Authority. Details will be given to registrants at the end of the registration period. Eared birders are welcomed! Trail profile https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sterling-forest-and-wildcat-mountain-loop-trail . If time permits, there may be an option decided on the return to continue onward to the Indian Hill trail https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/furnace-loopindian-hill-loop-trails-hall-road

Trail Map: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/attachments/SterlingForestTrailMap.pdf