The Catskill’s Escarpment Trail is notable for its open vistas and fine views of the Hudson River Valley. This 23.9 mile hike is moderately challenging and is best spread over a 3 day trip, including shuttles, so you can enjoy the views …
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Great Hikes: Mt Wittenberg in the Catskills
I love hiking in the Catskill Mountains of New York State which are located in a surprisingly rural region about 100 miles north of New York City and just under 4 hours (by car) from Boston. The hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing …
Read More »Hiking to the Catskills Aqueduct in the Mohonk Preserve
Over the past few summers, I’ve tried to find the Catskills Aqueduct where it flows through the Shawangunks (Gunks), near New Paltz. This aqueduct, which still supplies about 40% of New York City’s water supply, was completed in 1917 after 9 years …
Read More »Red-spotted Newts
I took a long day hike this morning in search of the Catskills Aqueduct which flows underground through the Mohonk Preserve. Along the way, I spotted a lot of wildlife including a swimming beaver, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys and a unusual congregation …
Read More »The Devil’s Path: Catskills
The Devil’s Path offers some of the most challenging and beautiful hiking n the Catskills. The trail is 24.75 miles in length and goes over Indian Head (3,573 ft), Twin (3,640 ft), Sugarloaf (3,800 ft), Plateau (3,840 ft) and West Kill (3,880 …
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