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Catskills Conditions

Last Updated: Wed, Mar 29

Daylight Hours
Sunrise Apx: 6:44 am
Sunset Apx: 7:17 pm

Snow
Don’t be fooled by trailhead and lower elevation conditions. At higher elevations, snowshoes are still necessary in The Catskills.

Ice Alert
Pack microspikes on every hike until May. Turn back if your traction isn’t up to it.

Weather
For current Catskills forecasts, check the Catskills Trail Conditions page.

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Winter Hiking Tips

How to Winter Hike
You can survive and thrive on the hills in winter. Read How to Winter Hike: The Essential Roundup for everything you need to know.

Winter Restrictions

Read: Platte Clove Road Winter Access

Road Closures
The following roads are seasonal and are not maintained during winter months:
- Beaverkill Road
- Platte Clove Road
- Roaring Kill Road
- Russel Brook Road
- Mary Smith Road
- Ploutz Road

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Leave No Trace

The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace are an ethical framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors.

Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of others

Learn more about the seven principles.

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