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
Colgate Lake to Dutcher Notch The footpath starting at Colgate Lake to Dutcher notch is about four miles; there is much to see along the …