North-South Lake Campground | Challenged Hiking

Please note changes in access and rules for hiking and camping in the Adirondacks and Catskills during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please act responsibly during this stressful period. Please read the DEC info carefully.

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on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Catskills Hiking

Rescue: Hey, it’s only the Catskills! 8/25/20

Kaaterskills Falls Upper trail sign

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Many people think the Catskills are full of simple easy hikes to its highest peaks. These excerpts from the latest …

temporary closure of Kaaterskill Falls, the viewing platform

on April 6, 2020February 18, 2021Catskills Hiking

Closure of Kaaterskill Falls, Upper Viewing Platform due to COVID-19

Updated: Is Kaaterskill Falls open? Kaaterskill Falls is now open. Immediately the upper parking areas Molly Smith, Laurel House Road, and Scutt Road will be …

Upper falls from the overlook

on May 22, 2019July 5, 2020Catskills Hiking

Kaaterskill Falls hike in the Catskills (upper trailhead)

This is the upper section of the Kaaterskill Falls trail in what could be done as one awesome hike to the lower trailhead now that …

North-South Lake from the Escarpment Trail

on July 16, 2018September 22, 2018Catskills Hiking Venture Out

Escarpment Trail Hike from North Lake to North Point and Mary’s Glen Trail

This is the northern loop of the North-South Lake area which includes the most dramatic section of the Escarpment Trail. I can’t find words worthy …

on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016Catskills Family Friendly Hiking

Best Hikes: The Kaaterskill Rail Trail In The Catskill Mountains

Winter is upon us. With several snowfalls already there are hopes of a good year for snow related sports. We’ll keep our fingers crossed! A …