Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM EST
Alder Lake - Cold Weather Gear Test
See Trish or Mike at Campmor 810 Rt 17 North Paramus NJ for the best gear at the best prices.
In the western Catskill Mountains, near Margaretville and the Pepacton Reservoir is Alder Lake, and old resort lake that is now State Forest, and offers primitive camping around the lake. It is backpack only in, however it is a short walk from the parking area to the approximately 7 designated primitive campsites around the lake.
The 77-acre man-made lake, is handsomely surrounded by a high mountains of the Mill Brook Range, and other unnamed mountains. It is a 6-mile hike to the east to get to Balsam Mountain, home of a fire tower.
The 1.5 mile trail around the lake has several interesting views of the lake.
This is a cold weather outing the following gear list is needed
-zero degree sleep system - tent - hammock - hot tent you choose
-warm clothing (layers speak with an organizer if you’re unsure)
-knife
-saw
-head lamp
-2 way radio
-water filter and bladers
-gas stove
-traction devices for your boots
-your favorite food
VERY IMPORTANT RULES
NO DRUGS NO ALCOHOL NO WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED ON OUTINGS.
WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OUTING.
ALL GARBAGE MUST BE CARRIED OUT TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS
If you have any medical conditions and/or carry any medications for your condition, please inform a group leader or event host of said condition. Inform us where in your pack you carry your first aid kit and medications as it will speed the process in assisting you should the need arise. We carry first aid kits and trauma kits however it's your responsibility to provide for your own medicine as it will be a special needs item.
*By attending this event, I agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify the organizers, hosts, and other members of this group from any and all liability, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with my participation
*Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus
396 Broadway
Kingston NY 12401
845-331-3131
*Emergency One - Urgent Care
40 Hurley Ave Unit 4
Kingston NY 12401
845-338-5600