Catskill 67 | Challenged Hiking

Huntersfield Mountain in the Catskills

October 28, 2019November 8, 2019 Backpacking, Catskills, Hiking Catskill 67, Family hikes, Huntersfield lean-to, Huntersfield Mountain, Kid Friendly, Lean-tos

This was a “recovery hike” for Christian as he is just getting back on the trail after major knee surgery this past May. We wanted to climb Hunterfield last Winter but attempted to after a

Ashokan High Point Hike and Map

June 20, 2018January 4, 2019 Backpacking, Catskills, Hiking Ashokan High Point, Ashokan High Point Map, Catskill 67, High Point, Hoopole Mountain, Kanape Brook Trail

Being so close to the Hudson Valley it is a wonder that Ashokan High Point did not succumb to the same fate as some of the northern Catskill peaks by having a hotel built on

Hiking the Catskill’s Acra Point Loop

May 31, 2017June 3, 2019 Catskills, Hiking Acra Point, Acra Point trail map, Batavia Kill Lean-to, Batavia Kill Trail, Black Dome Range Trail, Blackhead Mountain, Burnt Knob, Burnt Knob - Acra Point Access Trail, Catskill 67, Escarpment Trail

In the shadow of the big peaks that line the Black Dome Valley (aka Big Hollow Valley) in the Catskills sits Acra Point. This 3100′ peak is located just north of Blackhead Mountain and is part of “The Catskill 67”.

Best Hikes: Burnt Knob Catskills

November 19, 2016November 1, 2019 Catskills, Hiking Black Dome Range Trail, Burnt Knob, Burnt Knob - Acra Point Access Trail, Catskill 67, Escarpment Trail

Burnt Knob is a lower peak in the Windham – Blackhead Wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. It is a peak in the Catskill 67 at 3,180′. This is a wonderful day hike and can be

Blog post: Sunrise on Giant Ledge in the Catskills

April 1, 2016October 5, 2019 Backpacking, Camping, Catskills, Hiking Best NY Hikes, Catskill 67, Catskill views, Giant Ledge, Giant Ledge Trail, Phonecia - East Branch trail

We have some favorite photos (and hikes). Above is one of them. This was taken not long after sunrise while having breakfast on a chilly 35-degree morning. The increasing warmth of the rising sun made