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Balanced Rocks & Pitchoff Mountain Hiking Trail

This short but difficult hike to Balanced Rocks and Pitchoff’s summit can be done in 4-5 hours. Exceptional views at many points along this beautiful trail.

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Cascade & Porter

This entry-level Adirondack High Peak hike is a great introduction to the rigors of mountain hiking: rough trails, rocky scrambles and incredible views make this short day-hike super rewarding.

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wooden sign at summit of Panther Peak in the Adirondacks

Panther Peak via Santanoni Road

This is a long, steep, beautiful hike up one of the more challenging ranges in the Adirondacks: the Santanoni range.

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Catskills Trail Conditions

Last Updated: Tue, May 5

Daylight Hours
Sunrise Apx: 5:45 am.
Sunset Apx: 8:00 pm.
Lots of daylight now but, still, on every hike, make sure to pack a headlamp — one of The Ten Essentials.

Weather
Mixed again this week — clouds and rain — with a dusting of snow on Saturday?

Ice
A few patches of ice remain on upper elevations. Pack microspikes until June.

Mud
It’s mud season. Make sure to walk right through any mud puddles you come across on the trail. Walking around puddles widens the trail. Please leave no trace.

More Trail Conditions
Current 3500 Conditions
Catskill Visitor Center Reports
DEC Backcountry Info