FIELDBlackhead 20d ago

The Blackhead Range Horseshoe is a long and popular Catskill route featuring Class 3 rock scrambling, particularly on the north slope of Blackhead, with scenic …

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FIELDOther 20d ago

Dover Stone Church has been closed to public access via the previously-allowed private driveway following a court decision. An alternate route via a trail behin…

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FIELDBalsam Cap 45d ago

Route guide for the Catskill 6 traverse covering Friday, Balsam Cap, Rocky, Lone, Table, and Peekamoose peaks. The hike involves 4,000 feet of elevation gain ov…

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FIELDADK 49d ago

A trail guide describing the Black Mountain Loop near Lake George, noting the forgiving ascent and more complex descent with navigation challenges. The hike off…

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FIELDBalsam 88d ago

Trail maintenance work was completed on Lost Clove trail in fall 2019, including clearing blowdown, pruning overgrown vegetation, and removing debris. The trail…

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FIELDAvalanche 88d ago

A 15-mile, 3,600-foot elevation gain route up Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail featuring long forest sections with multiple junctions, stream crossings, and…

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FIELDAlgonquin 88d ago

The MacIntyre Range is a striking ridge chain west of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack High Peaks, featuring Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount …

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FIELDBlack Dome 127d ago

Evergreen winter hiking guide for Blackhead Mountain describing the safest route: a straightforward out-and-back ascent via rebuilt trail section. Notes that wi…

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FIELDKaaterskill High 141d ago

A backcountry trail guide describing an unofficial route on Kaaterskill High Peak that stays below 3,110 feet, combining scenic views via Paradise Point and Huc…

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FIELDNorth Dome 158d ago

A demanding winter bushwhack route to North Dome and Mount Sherrill from Timber Lake Camp, requiring navigation skills, snowshoes, and possible traction devices…

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FIELDCascade 181d ago

A new sustainable trail to Cascade Mountain summit is under construction and nearing 80% completion, expected to open in 2024. The new route will be 11 miles ro…

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FIELDAlgonquin 181d ago

An evergreen trail guide describing Mount Van Hoevenberg as a well-maintained, accessible short hike near Lake Placid suitable for beginners and families, with …

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FIELDBalsam Lake 212d ago

A comprehensive peakbagging guide for the Catskill 3500 Club, describing routes, difficulty levels, and strategic pairing of 33 publicly-accessible Catskill pea…

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FIELDBearpen 212d ago

Route description for a north-side approach to Bearpen and Vly from a col, featuring a long road walk, partial trail and bushwhack sections, with modest summit …

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FIELDIndian Head 233d ago

Platte Clove Road, a key access route to Eastern Devil's Path and Catskill trailheads including Kaaterskill High Peak, Twin, Sugarloaf, and Indian Head, is clos…

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FIELDAlgonquin 249d ago

A mostly easy-to-navigate route featuring Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois peaks in the MacIntyre Range. The trail follows MacIntyre Brook initially, includes so…

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FIELDPanther 271d ago

A challenging bushwhack route up Panther Mountain via an unnamed ridge (Bear Poop Ridge) featuring steep terrain, open forest, ledges, and requiring strong navi…

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FIELDWindham High 280d ago

Weekly fall foliage tracking for the Catskills spanning mid-September through late October 2024, with observations of color progression at various elevations an…

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FIELDGiant Ledge 298d ago

An evergreen curated guide to 14 non-High Peak hiking routes in the Catskills, highlighting popular destinations like Giant Ledge, Ashokan High Point, and Tremp…

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FIELDOther 298d ago

Bonticou Crag is a short loop hike featuring an intense rock scramble with exposure and tricky hand-and-feet sections through a talus field, culminating in dram…

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FIELDBlack Dome 316d ago

The Escarpment Trail is a 23.9-mile ridgeline thru-hike in the Catskills featuring exposed ledges, wooded ridge walks, and frequent viewpoints. Water is scarce …

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FIELDOther 322d ago

Mount Tammany's Red Dot Trail is a steep, rocky ascent gaining 1,200+ feet in under 1.5 miles with scrambly sections and open ledges, followed by a gentler desc…

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FIELDAlgonquin 322d ago

The Avalanche Pass Trail has been closed indefinitely following a major landslide triggered by intense rainfall in mid-July that destroyed the trail corridor be…

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FIELDCatskill 333d ago

A loop hike at Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort in the Catskills offering 2–3 hours of moderately challenging ridge walking with two summits over 3,400 feet eleva…

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FIELDOther 343d ago

The Indian Ladder Trail in Thacher State Park is a well-maintained, easy 2.5-mile loop featuring dramatic limestone cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, fossils, and ca…

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FIELDADK 360d ago

An evergreen trail guide to Peaked Mountain near Thirteenth Lake in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, describing a moderate 4–5 hour out-and-back hike with lake vie…

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FIELDCatskill 381d ago

The Bramley Mountain Fire Tower has been restored and reinstalled at the 2,817-foot summit as of early 2025, now featuring a completed 4-mile loop trail with fo…

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FIELDSeward 400d ago

A guide to Ampersand Mountain describing the route characteristics: an easy first half through forest followed by steep rock scrambles and exposed roots leading…

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FIELDPeekamoose 424d ago

The Whitehouse Fire burned approximately 630 acres in the Peekamoose Valley area of the Catskills beginning in November 2024, affecting Bangle Hill but not Peek…

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FIELDBalsam Cap 425d ago

The Catskill 9 is a challenging 19-21 mile loop hike in the Catskills that combines marked trails, herd paths, and extensive bushwhacking through dense forest. …

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FIELDBalsam Lake 428d ago

Multi-year collection of user-submitted Catskill trail conditions reports covering seasonal variations in snow, ice, mud, and water conditions across numerous p…

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FIELDHunter 428d ago

This is a curated collection of user-submitted trail condition reports for Catskill peaks spanning from late 2021 through April 2025, covering seasonal conditio…

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FIELDWest Kill 432d ago

A 54-year-old hiker from New Jersey died on the Devil's Path trail while ascending West Kill Mountain on April 24, 2025. He was found unresponsive about a mile …

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FIELDCornell 436d ago

A detailed evergreen trail guide for the Burroughs Range Loop, a challenging 15-17 mile Catskills loop connecting Slide, Cornell, and Wittenberg peaks with rock…

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FIELDEsther 444d ago

This is an evergreen trail guide for the Marble Mountain/Wilmington Trail route to Whiteface Mountain, describing a steep 3,400-foot climb via a direct ridge ap…

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FIELDKaaterskill High 450d ago

An evergreen trail guide describing an off-trail bushwhack route from Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak in the Catskills. The route is entirely untrailed, requ…

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FIELDHurricane 457d ago

An evergreen trail guide to the popular Hurricane Mountain southern approach from Route 9N. The route passes through forest and boardwalks, with rock scrambles …

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FIELDOther 461d ago

A guide to Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail in the Taconics, describing a reversed lollipop route with steep uphill sections, rock scrambles, forest walk…

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FIELDBlackhead 486d ago

A challenging out-and-back route to Blackhead via the Arizona trail from Stork's Nest Road featuring dense forests, rock scrambles, a ridge walk, and scenic vie…

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FIELDADK 493d ago

Crane Mountain Loop is a short but intense hike featuring rocky scrambles, two cliff ladders, and a scenic summit ridge. The trail is challenging due to steep r…

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FIELDSugarloaf 504d ago

An experienced 65-year-old hiker from Connecticut sustained an ankle injury on the icy west side of Sugarloaf Mountain in winter conditions. A multi-ranger resc…

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FIELDLone 530d ago

A hiker who started late on Table Mountain expanded their route to include Lone, Peekamoose, Table, and Rocky Mountains. After falling into the Neversink River …

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FIELDKaaterskill High 535d ago

Two hikers were injured by falling ice at Kaaterskill Falls on January 11 at approximately 4 PM. One hiker sustained a head injury requiring emergency evacuatio…

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FIELDWittenberg 576d ago

The Van Benschoten Trail is a challenging bushwhack route in the Moonhaw area featuring old woods roads, stream crossings, loose terrain, boulders, cliffs, cave…

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FIELDOther 612d ago

Falling Waters Preserve in Saugerties, NY is an easy scenic walk featuring meadows, woods, riverside views, and small waterfalls along the Hudson River. The tra…

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FIELDBlack Dome 641d ago

A multi-week fall foliage progression report for the Catskills from mid-September through early November 2022, documenting the timing and location of peak fall …

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FIELDOther 641d ago

Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower is a short, easy hiking loop near Rhinebeck, New York with well-marked trails, minimal elevation gain (130 feet), and panoramic view…

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FIELDHunter 672d ago

Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow is a steep 2-mile out-and-back route with 2,200 feet of elevation gain. Trail and rocks become slippery after rain, and micros…

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FIELDFriday 687d ago

Halcott Mountain features a well-established herd path that is steep and increasingly popular, with no technical scrambles or cliffs. Summer conditions include …

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FIELDBlackhead 723d ago

Evergreen trail guide describing seven popular hikes near Woodstock, NY, ranging from short gorge walks and nature preserves to the classic Overlook Mountain Fi…

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