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Kaaterskill Falls Hike (Ultimate Guide)
Everything you need to know about the iconic Kaaterskill Falls: parking, viewing tips, alternate routes, safety.
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.
Is Platte Clove Road Open or Closed?
In winter, Platte Clove Road is closed to traffic on its eastern end. Use this alternate route to the eastern Devil’s Path and Kaaterskill High Peak.
Peakbagging The Catskills High Peaks (Ultimate Guide)
The most efficient way to climb the Catskills High Peaks is to do as many of them in groups as possible.
Hiking & Camping Gear List
There’s so much to read and learn about hiking gear. Here’s a basic list of the things you’ll use most often on your day hikes and campouts.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N
One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.