There are a lot of people who just do the 2 mile hike instead of the 8 mile one in Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The 8 mile hike does not have a lot of viewpoints but I think it is worth doing. There is an entrance fee so it is best to explore and see what this place has to offer. … Read More....
This is a very long hike that is somewhat strenuous due to the length. The elevation gain is somewhat high but if people take their time then it is not that hard. The North Trail has very good views and the orange trail has a good view as well. I saw a lot of backpackers that were doing the Appalachian … Read More....
This is a great short hike that is very quick and challenging at the same time. The views are pretty sweet but I suspect that people go here because of the rock scramble and terrain. This is rather quick though which makes this a good hike for beginners as long as they start very early. I recommend getting proper hiking … Read More....
Huckleberry point hike is one of the easiest and most beautiful hikes in the Catskills. There is only one viewpoint but it is very beautiful and rather large. So a couple of groups can enjoy it. I see lots of kids, toddlers and tourists go to this hike in the Fall. It is not that hard unless you are very … Read More....
Kaaterskill Falls is very beautiful and worth visiting especially during the Spring. There are two trail heads for this hike which gives you more options. The first one goes to Bastion Falls and it is the easier hike. I see a lot of beginners and tourists go to this hike since it is very beautiful. I recommend going here during … Read More....
Kaaterskill high peak and hurricane ledge is a very challenging hike. What makes this challenging is the fact that you have to take an unmarked trail to get to the the top and to the viewpoints. The unmarked trail is rather strenuous and I don’t recommend this for beginners at all. I recommend having a GPS or map so that … Read More....
Hunter Mountain is a very good hike that has a very beautiful fire tower at the top. Be sure to come here during the weekends when the fire tower top is open to the public otherwise, you will end up at the stairs to look at the view. The trails were very well maintained and there were some mosquitoes but … Read More....
Inspiration point and boulder rock hike is an easy hike that is near the North-South Campground. The hike is somewhat easy with a lot of viewpoints. The outlooks are pretty decent and the hike itself is very enjoyable. This hike is often overshadowed by the escarpment trail in the North-South lake campground but this is still a very good hike … Read More....
This is a very easy and simple hike. This should not be confused with the Mount Haystack that you need to do to complete the ADK46er challenge. This one is very easy compared to the ADK46er one. The trail is very straight forward which is one way going up then the same way going down. There is only one viewpoint … Read More....
Hurricane mountain is one of the best hikes for people that have a decent fitness level. It is not that easy and not that hard as well. The views at the top are amazing. People will find that there are plenty of places to sit down and enjoy the view. The viewpoint is very large. This is also a very … Read More....