The NYSDEC has issued its annual appeal for hikers to stay off high elevation trails. It has been especially wet this year to please follow …
It’s mud season! Stay low says the DEC
High Peaks
Best Hikes: Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow & Devil’s Path
There are many ways up the Catskill’s second-highest summit. Ranging from moderate to difficult makes reaching the fire tower views doable for most people. With …
Best Hikes: Balsam Lake Mountain and a Catskill Fire Tower
Balsam Lake Mountain stands as the guardian of western high peaks of the Catskills. From the restored fire tower on its summit, you can see …
Blog post: A Memory of a Winter Without Snow
So we are into spring. Looking back on this past winter all I can think of is “blah”. It’s somewhat rare in the Catskills that …
Best Hikes: The Catskill’s Escarpment Trail from Colgate Lake
The Escarpment Trail is one of the Catskill’s longest and most scenic paths. Following the Catskill escarpment above the Hudson Valley is exhilarating. Backpacking the …