FIELDWindham High 1839d ago

A sunrise hike to Windham High Peak in mid-June via the Route 23/Cross Road trailhead. The author arrived before dawn to photograph the solar eclipse and report…

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FIELDOther 1873d ago

Storm King Mountain is a short, relatively easy loop hike in the Hudson Highlands offering scenic views of the Hudson River valley; the route includes steep sec…

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FIELDOther 1878d ago

Breakneck Ridge is a steep, exposed scramble that requires hands and feet to ascend 1,100 feet in less than 0.75 miles from sea level. The route includes sketch…

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FIELDOther 1892d ago

Shaupeneak Ridge is a 936-acre recreation area with nearly 10 miles of well-blazed interconnected trails suitable for walking, hiking, and trail running. The ar…

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FIELDHunter 1899d ago

An evergreen trail guide describing the West Kill Mountain hike via Diamond Notch Falls from Spruceton, covering the easy mile approach to the falls, the steepe…

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FIELDHunter 1907d ago

Route guide for Plateau Mountain via Stony Clove Notch, featuring a steep 1-mile initial climb to Orchard Point lookouts followed by an easy 2.25-mile ridge wal…

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FIELDLone 1913d ago

This is a challenging 6.5-mile bushwhack thru-hike over North Dome and Mount Sherrill that requires advanced navigation skills and solid off-trail experience. T…

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FIELDCatskill 1915d ago

A short, easy out-and-back hike via Silver Hollow Notch & Edgewood Mountains with a small, not well-marked trailhead that appears to be undergoing improvements.

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FIELDCascade 1936d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the hiking route to Balanced Rocks and Pitchoff Mountain summit, noting it is a short but challenging out-and-back h…

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FIELDHunter 1947d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the moderate fire tower route on Hunter Mountain via the Spruceton Trailhead, featuring a wide old road with switchb…

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FIELDBig Indian 1989d ago

A long lollipop route combining marked trail and bushwhack sections to climb Fir and Big Indian mountains, with a medium-sized parking area and patchy LTE cover…

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FIELDHunter 2005d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide to Twin Mountain via Jimmy Dolan Notch describing the route, terrain, and seasonal conditions. The guide notes that winter trav…

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FIELDCatskill 2014d ago

A trail guide describing the Kaaterskill Rail Trail, a flat 1.5-mile converted railroad bed in the Catskills leading to views of Kaaterskill Falls. The guide no…

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FIELDBig Indian 2017d ago

Route guide for Eagle Mountain via Seager trailhead featuring Dry Brook, with emphasis on navigational challenges and multiple tricky stream crossings. Hike was…

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FIELDBalsam 2021d ago

An evergreen route guide for Belleayre via Lost Clove, featuring a relentlessly steep ascent through Lost Clove followed by a ridge walk with occasional views o…

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FIELDCatskill 2031d ago

A detailed evergreen route guide for Mill Brook Ridge via Kelly Hollow, describing the easy trail through Kelly Hollow paired with a steep bushwhack ascent to t…

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FIELDIndian Head 2060d ago

Huckleberry Point is a popular Catskills ledge hike with a tricky stream crossing after rain; the trail is characteristically wet and muddy year-round with beau…

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FIELDFriday 2075d ago

The Fisherman's Path is an unmaintained, faint bushwhack route alongside the East Branch Neversink River in Denning with multiple stream crossings and no blazes…

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FIELDLone 2075d ago

A trailhead and route guide for accessing Rocky and Lone peaks via Fisherman's Path, with commentary on cell service availability and notes on route-finding cha…

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FIELDBalsam Lake 2089d ago

The Catskills Fire Tower Challenge is an evergreen guide to seven historic fire towers across the Catskills, offering 360° views from summits otherwise forested…

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FIELDCatskill 2094d ago

The herd path from Ashokan High Point down to Little Ashokan is a steep, unmaintained, and challenging route requiring off-trail experience. The descent feature…

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FIELDCatskill 2094d ago

An evergreen trail guide to the Ashokan High Point loop in the Catskills, describing an easy initial section followed by steep climbing and descent through scen…

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FIELDCatskill 2101d ago

First-time backcountry solo campout at Echo Lake in late September, with a hike in from Platte Clove and bushwhack ascent of Plattekill on the way out. Reporter…

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FIELDBalsam Cap 2112d ago

A detailed evergreen trail guide describing the Slide-Cornell-Wittenberg traverse, a challenging multi-peak route with technical scrambles, rocky ledges, and na…

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FIELDHunter 2121d ago

A detailed evergreen trail guide describing the Hunter Mountain loop route via Spruceton and Devil's Path trails, including terrain characteristics, muddy secti…

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FIELDCatskill 2129d ago

A detailed trail guide for the Long Path over Ginseng Mountain and Mount Hayden in the northern Catskills, describing an out-and-back route with steep but non-t…

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FIELDIndian Head 2130d ago

Detailed trail guide for the counterclockwise loop route on Sugarloaf via Mink Hollow and the western "Suicide Side," featuring steep rocky and muddy sections w…

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FIELDWindham High 2135d ago

A route guide for Windham High Peak from Route 23 trailhead, featuring easy boardwalks and hemlock forest on the first 1.4 miles, switchbacks to the col, and mo…

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FIELDCouchsachraga 2143d ago

A challenging out-and-back day hike to Panther Peak via the steep Santanoni Ridge herd path, featuring remote terrain with muddy sections, rock scrambles, and s…

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FIELDCatskill 2145d ago

Red Hill is a short, well-maintained Catskill hike featuring a 60-foot fire tower with volunteer staffing on weekends (Memorial Day through Columbus Day). The t…

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FIELDHunter 2179d ago

A detailed trail guide describing the steep but moderately-graded Tremper Mountain fire tower route, featuring consistent 30-35° grades, fire tower views of sur…

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FIELDCornell 2190d ago

A detailed trail guide for the Cross Mountain hike from Woodland Valley, describing moderate-to-easy hiking with a steep initial section. The route features a s…

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FIELDHunter 2198d ago

This evergreen trail guide describes the Blackhead & Black Dome loop via Batavia Kill, featuring initial easy terrain along a creek followed by steep, rocky scr…

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FIELDGiant Ledge 2220d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the popular Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain hiking route in the Catskills, featuring open ledge views and an option…

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FIELDFriday 2228d ago

Detailed evergreen route guide for Twin Mountain via the Roaring Kill trailhead, describing an out-and-back hike featuring the scenic Dibbles Quarry and Beaver …

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FIELDNorth Dome 2231d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing a steep, longer northern route to Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow with dramatic rock scrambles, blowdown, and sceni…

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FIELDOther 2231d ago

A detailed evergreen trail guide to Brace Mountain and Mount Frissell in the Taconics, featuring a steep initial mile with an exposed rock scramble, open ridge …

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FIELDBalsam Cap 2235d ago

A recently-built trail in the Catskills featuring an out-and-back hike to Romer Mountain (3 miles) with optional continuation to Mount Pleasant, passing through…

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FIELDCatskill 2256d ago

Trail guide describing a steep, newly blazed unblazed trail to West View ledge on Ticetonyk with scenic vistas of the Ashokan Reservoir and Burroughs Range. Rou…

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FIELDOther 2267d ago

Scenic out-and-back hike to the open summit of Alander Mountain in the Taconics, featuring a short steep rock scramble around 1750' elevation, dense mountain la…

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FIELDBalsam 2269d ago

A detailed evergreen trail guide for the Balsam Mountain loop from Rider Hollow, including route description, landmarks, and typical conditions. Includes commen…

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FIELDCatskill 2270d ago

Sloan Gorge Preserve offers two connected loops through hemlock woods, a gorge with dramatic cliffs, and bluestone quarries. The trail is short, family-friendly…

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FIELDCatskill 2287d ago

Kenneth L. Wilson State Campground features an easy 2.5-mile nature trail loop with optional red lollipop spur through hemlock and pine forests, including ripar…

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FIELDOther 2296d ago

Slabsides is a network of easy, kid-friendly interconnected trails (4.5 miles total) through hemlock woods, swamp, and dramatic rock outcroppings near West Park…

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FIELDBlack Dome 2299d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide for the Windham High Peak hike via Peck Road, describing it as a short, easy, and beautiful out-and-back route suitable for beg…

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FIELDCatskill 2302d ago

Onteora Lake offers three interconnected loop trails (yellow, red, and blue) near Kingston and Woodstock featuring lake and pond views, streams, old quarries, a…

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FIELDCornell 2305d ago

The Ashokan Quarry Trail is a short, scenic route featuring quarry views, old railway ruins, and varied terrain including rock bands and gravel sections. The tr…

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FIELDHunter 2312d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide describing the Dutcher Notch Trail approach to Arizona Mountain from Stork's Nest Road, featuring steep terrain, dramatic bould…

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FIELDPanther 2322d ago

Trail description and route guide for the Tanbark Loop in Phoenicia, featuring dramatic geology, rock scrambles, two scenic ledge overlooks with views of Panthe…

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FIELDBalsam 2329d ago

Rochester Hollow offers three stacked trail options (3.5–6.1 miles) with mostly flat, ADA-compliant lower sections on an old road, followed by moderate terrain …

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