The Spruce Woods Part Two: A hike with Patti and Ricky Brooks

Name: The Spruce Woods Part Two: A hike with Patti and Ricky Brooks
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Mountain Top Historical Society | 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station

Oct 24, 2026
Mountain Top Historical Society | 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station

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Join the Mountain Top Historical Society and the Brooks for an interactive hike through the upper East Kill Valley, the remote setting that inspired the stories in Doris West Brooks’ acclaimed book, The Old Eagle Nester. Blending mystery and sly humor, Brooks’ stories offer a compelling portrait of 19th-century life in and around the Spruce Woods near Colgate Lake. Participants are encouraged to read the book before the hike.

The hike is moderate due to its length and rough terrain. Bring water and snacks and wear bright clothing.

9am – 3pm

Meet at the Mountain Top Historical Society, 5132 Route 23A in Haines Falls, to carpool to the trailhead.

The Spruce Woods Part Two: A hike with Patti and Ricky Brooks

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Date: October 24, 2026

Location
Mountain Top Historical Society | 1913 Ulster & Delaware Train Station
Address
5132 Route 23A Haines Falls
NY 12436
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Phone
(518)-589-6657
Email
mthsdirector@mths.org

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Mountain Top Historical Society

Open Year-Round! The Mountain Top Historical Society campus at the top of Kaaterskill Clove in Haines Falls is open year-round to the public. Our campus includes a fully restored 1913 Ulster & Delaware train station, Hudson River School Art Trail interpretative display, pond, flat walking paths, adjoining picturesque Aaron Haines Family cemetery, Kaaterskill Rail Trail (KRT) parking and trailhead. We maintain a Visitors’ Center with trail information and displays from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-November. Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates The Mountain Top Historical Society is dedicated to discovering and preserving the unique and rich history of the Catskill High Peaks.

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