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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.

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Avalanche Pass Trail Closed Indefinitely After Major Landslide

Climate change renders key Adirondack trail impassable.

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Runs at Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort

Hike Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort

You’ll love this easy-moderate loop over a famous ski mountain with great views.

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Wittenberg seen from Cross Mountain Meathook Trail

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.

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Lone

What’s Next for the Formerly Trailless Catskill High Peaks?

Here’s what you need to know about what’s about to happen…

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Peaked Mountain hiking trail in the Adirondacks

Hike Peaked Mountain

Peaked Mountain is of the Adirondacks’ most beautiful and rewarding moderate hikes.

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what are the best hiking electrolytes?

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.

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Hiker on Mount Tammany

Mount Tammany Trail via Red Dot and Blue Dot Loop

The best way to hike Mount Tammany is via this delightful loop.

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Bramley Mountain Fire Tower hiking trail guide

Bramley Mountain Fire Tower

A must-do hike in the western Catskills.

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Sean on West Kill Mountain in The Catskills

My Times Union Writing

I write about hiking the Hudson Valley for Times Union.

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Ampersand Mountain in the Adirondacks

Ampersand Mountain

Ampersand is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks.

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Indian Ladder Trail, Thacher State Park

Indian Ladder Trail, Thacher State Park

A short, scenic trail beneath dramatic cliffs, with waterfalls, fossils, and big valley views.

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snowy mountain summit seen from a distance

Hiker Dies on West Kill Mountain in the Catskills

On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain.

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Platte Clove Road barrier locked open

Is Platte Clove Road Open?

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.

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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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Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York

Whiteface Mountain via Marble Mountain Trail

An Adirondack classic. One of the best ADK hikes!

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