East Wildcat Mountain hike specs This hike was done from Denning and ascended from the junction at the Peekamoose Table Trail with a descent to …
East Wildcat Mountain in the Beautiful Slide Mountain Wilderness
Information about venturing out in the Catskill Mountains. Hiking, backpacking, climbing and other outdoor activities.
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Shavertown Trail: Snake Pond and the Beautiful Tremperskill Overlook
Shavertown trail specs from the trailhead As typical with the hikes on NYCDEP land, you’ll be walking on various surfaces from, on this hike, footpaths …
Why You Need to Plan Three Hikes – For Every Hike.
Today’s backcountry is teeming with trekkers. I’ve said it before; that’s great! COVID-19 has compounded a situation that was already growing. People being stuck indoors …
Palmer Hill Trail in the Catskills. Fun but Unusual.
The Palmer Hill trails stats The trail step by step The trailhead is at the corner of State RT 28 and Finkle Road (42.1952906, -74.7434402). The …
10 Things You Need to Know About Hiking in Mud Season
In New York and other places, spring has sprung, and mud season has begun. The NYSDEC has just released its annual notice. Mud season for …