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The Catskill 9

The Catskill 9

One of the toughest Catskills hiking challenges. Only beasts need apply.

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Orange paint blazes of the Van Benschoten Trail

Van Benschoten Trail

Mysterious, historic and beautifulโ€”this hike is also incredibly steep.

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Black Chasm Falls, Catskills

Black Chasm Falls

A true hidden gem of the Catskills.

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Rocky and Lone from Moonhaw in the Catskills

Rocky & Lone from Moonhaw

A long, lovely, difficult bushwhackโ€”best hiked with a fun, solid crew.

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Lower Great Range in the Adirondacks

Lower Great Range via Weld Trail

One of the great Adirondack challenges.

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Fantastic view on Eastern Devilโ€™s Path

Eastern Devilโ€™s Path

Completing this very challenging hike is a top Catskills hiking achievement.

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scenic view mountain summits

Van Wyck to Table & Peekamoose

Two plane wrecks. Two bear holes. Two talus fields. One incredible view.

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Devils on the Devilโ€™s Path Hiking Trail in the Catskill

Devilโ€™s Path Trail (Ultimate Guide)

Everything you need to know about the Devils Path โ€” one of the most difficult hiking trails in New York State.

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fall view from jay mountain ridge in the adirondracks

Best Hikes of 2022

These are the best hikes I did in 2022 โ€” 17 amazing day-hikes sorted by level of difficulty.

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catskills sunrise/sunset view

Burroughs Range Trail Loop

Incredible two-day hike over the highest and finest terrain in The Catskills.

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Master Map of Trail Guides

This master geo-map lists my trail guides visually.

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Lower Wolf Jaw from Route 73

Lower Wolfjaw via Rooster Comb

The long hike out to Lower Wolfjaw is steep and rugged, passing over Hedgehog Mountain. It also includes a very difficult slab rock scramble.

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Scenic Mountain View from Indian Head Overlook

The Sketchiest Hike in the Catskills

This is the sketchiest hike Iโ€™ve done in The Catskills โ€” and the most fun

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Seymour mountain hikers in rainy muddy forest

Seymour Mountain Trail Guide

Even in lousy conditions, the long, difficult hike to Seymour Mountain in the Seward Range is super rewarding.

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two hikers in silhouette in a rock chasm

North Dome, Mount Sherrill & Hagadone Hollow

The bushwhack over North Dome and Mount Sherrill is never easy. I found a way to make it even more difficult.

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rock ledge on Table Mountain

Table, Peekamoose, Lone & Rocky

The easiest and most beautiful route to Lone and Rocky โ€” but this is still one of the hardest hikes in The Catskills

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