Single-Peak Hikes

Hadley Mountain Fire Tower
Delightful trails and gorgeous views. Hadley Mountain Fire Tower has a lot you’ll love.

Indian Head Catskills Hike
Indian Head is my absolute favorite single-mountain hike in the Catskills.


Giant Ledge Hike in the Catskills (Ultimate Guide)
Everything you need to know about one of the Hudson Valley’s best hikes.

Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) Full Loop Hike
Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) Full Loop is a challenging route that’s absolutely packed with views and ruins.

Vroman’s Nose Trail
This short moderate loop over Vroman’s Nose climaxes at a stunning series of outrageously scenic ledges.

Stissing Mountain from Thompson Pond
A fun new route up the steep and rugged eastern side of Stissing Mountain.

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower (Classic Trail)
A short, sharp huffer-hike to a very tall fire tower with amazing views of the Catskills and Taconics.

Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch
A steep but straightforward route to one of the easiest bushwhack summits in the Catskills.

Balsam Lake Fire Tower Hike
Incredible 360° wilderness views make this hike spectacular at any time of year.


Lion’s Head
The Lion’s Head Trail in Salisbury, CT, is a delightful short hike with great views that you can actually fit into your day.

Kaaterskill High Peak via Hurricane Ledge
Hiking Kaaterskill High Peak via Hurricane Ledge means a long wet hike in to the base of the summit — but then an epic Catskills climb.

Sugarloaf in Winter (Safest Route)
A beautiful hike to one of the grandest of Catskills high peaks.


Inspiration Point (Catskills)
Inspiration Point in Kaaterskill Clove is one of the top scenic destinations in The Catskills.