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Catskills Fall Foliage Reports 2025
The best Catskills Fall Foliage Report because it’s direct from the Catskills!
Bonticou Crag Trail & Scramble
One of the top hikes in the Gunks. Major fun and a wonderful scenic payoff for such a short route.
The Best Catskills Hiking Maps (Free & Paid Options)
Get the best trail maps for the Catskills.
Escarpment Trail
A jaw-dropping, sky-high trek along the Catskill Mountains’ dramatic eastern facade, offering a mix of moderate trails, nonstop views, rugged climbs, and a taste of adventure above the Hudson Valley.
Avalanche Pass Trail Closed Indefinitely After Major Landslide
Climate change renders key Adirondack trail impassable.
Hike Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort
You’ll love this easy-moderate loop over a famous ski mountain with great views.
The 14 Best Non-High Peak Hikes in the Catskills
I've hiked them all. The known and the unknown. This is the list you need. These are the best non-high peak hikes in the Catskills.
What’s Next for the Formerly Trailless Catskill High Peaks?
Here’s what you need to know about what’s about to happen…
Hike Peaked Mountain
Peaked Mountain is of the Adirondacks’ most beautiful and rewarding moderate hikes.
Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes for Hiking
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
Mount Tammany Trail via Red Dot and Blue Dot Loop
The best way to hike Mount Tammany is via this delightful loop.
Indian Ladder Trail, Thacher State Park
A short, scenic trail beneath dramatic cliffs, with waterfalls, fossils, and big valley views.
Hiker Dies on West Kill Mountain in the Catskills
On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain.