ROAM Multi-Day Walking Adventure

ROAM Multi-Day Walking Adventure

  • ALL AGES

Join us for our ROAM Multi-Day Walking Adventure, offering sightseeing and activities for all ages on Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th!

By Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance

Select date and time

Saturday, June 7 · 7am - 8pm EDT

Location

Emma C Chase Elementary School

28 Pennsylvania Avenue Wurtsboro, NY 12790

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

Agenda

Saturday, June 7th
Sunday, June 8th

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Complimentary Breakfast & Check-In - Emma Chase School


Saturday's breakfast will be complimentary and will be available at the check-in table at the Emma Chase Elementary School parking lot from 7-9am.

7:30 AM

Guided Bird Walk - Emma Chase School to Summitville (5.5 Miles)


The guided bird walk will leave at 7:30am from the Emma Chase School parking lot, led by Nick Hawvermale. The walk is approximately 6 flat miles and will head north to the D&H Canal Interpretive Cent...

8:00 AM

Self-Guided Walk - Emma Chase School to Summitville (5.5 Miles)


Is 7:30am too early for you, or perhaps bird watching is not your thing? Leave anytime between 8am and 10am from the Emma Chase School parking lot and walk up to the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in ...

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tour of the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville


During this time, tour and explore the grounds of the D&H Canal Linear Park and Interpretive Center in Summitville. There will also be some tables set up, such as by the Open Space Institute (OSI), w...

11:30 AM

Optional Shuttle - Emma Chase School to Summitville


If you prefer not to wake up early or can't walk up to the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville, there will be a shuttle to bring you there from the Emma Chase School parking lot at 11:30am.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch at the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville

1:00 PM

Guided Walk - Summitville to Emma Chase School (5.5 Miles)


Join us for a guided walk from Summitville back to the Emma Chase School which is another 6 flat miles. If you can't walk that much or don't want to, take the shuttle back!

1:00 PM

Optional Shuttle - Summitville to Emma Chase School


Don't want to or can't walk back to the Emma Chase School? Take the shuttle back from 1pm to 2pm.

Explore Wurtsboro


Explore downtown Wurtsboro's shops and restaurants on your own until camping set-up which can begin as early as 5pm. This is your time to do whatever you would like; whether you want to explore Wurts...

Camping at Mamakating Little League Field - $15 Ticket Add on Per Family


Join us for camping Saturday night at the Mamakating Little League Field located at 184 South Road in Wurtsboro. Ticket add-on is $15 per family. Proceeds from camping will go towards benefiting the ...

About this event

  • Free venue parking

Join us for this adventurous multi-day hiking event on Saturday June 7th, Sunday June 8th, or both days!

Plans include miscellaneous guided walks along Sullivan County's picturesque O&W Rail Trail and D&H Canal Trail throughout the Town of Mamakating and through the Village of Wurtsboro.

Free Admission! At checkout, you can add-on a suggested donation that will go towards event expenses, as well as a "Camping per Family" pass to camp at the Mamakating Little League Field Saturday night through Sunday morning.

Saturday Includes: Complimentary breakfast and guided/self-guided walks to-and-from the D&H Canal Interpretive Center. The walk to the Interpretive Center is approximately 6 miles one-way. Walking both-ways is approximately 12 miles total. A shuttle will be available for those who only want to walk 6 miles. Dogs are not allowed to be transported inside the shuttle.

Sunday Includes: Pancake breakfast at the Wurtsboro Firehouse (Pay at the door) and a guided walk along the O&W trail to visit the Mamakating Environmental Education Center. From there, particpants may choose to walk further south along the O&W Rail Trail by joining Laura Silverman from the Outside Institute to learn about the flora, fauna and fungi along this route, including their edible and medicinal properties. The walk to the Mamakating Environmental Education Center is approximately 3.5 miles, and to continue further south will be approximtely 5.5 miles total. A shuttle will be available for those who only want to walk 3.5 miles or for those who want to walk all 5.5 miles. Dogs are not allowed to be transported inside the shuttle.


Please see the full agenda for further details.



Take this as an opportunity to learn more about Sullivan County's unique history and environment while making a memorable weekend for yourself and your family.


For questions, email Info@SullivanOandW.com.


Funding for this project was made possible in part by a Community Development Grant from Sullivan 180.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking?

Ample parking will be available at the parking lot of Emma Chase Elementary School in Wurtsboro.

Will there be restrooms?

Porta-potty's will be at Chase School all day on Saturday & Sunday. The Mamakating Little League Field will have a porta-potty for campers. Restrooms will also be available at the D&H Canal Interpretive Center Saturday afternoon and the Mamakating Environmental Education Center will have on Sunday.

Can I just show up the day of the event?

Yes, but for planning purposes, we encourage pre-registration through Eventbrite.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, but please be advised that dogs are not allowed to be transported in the shuttle. Only bring your dog if you are certain they can handle the full 12 mile walk on Saturday and a full round-trip walk on Sunday.

Is this event handicap accessible?

The walking portions of this event are not handicapped accessible, it requires stability; and completing both entire days will require some endurance. Trails being utilized are not ADA compliant or paved.

Organized by

The Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance is fiscally sponsored by the Catskill Mountainkeeper, Inc. as part of its Fiscal Sponsorship Program.

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