Come join a morning hike of Shavertown Trail near the Pepacton Reservoir. We’ll walk to the pond and take in the views of the pond and reservoir, and continue on the trail as far as time allows.  We’ll return to Snake Pond to have lunch enjoying the wonderful views and head back to the trailhead in […]

After dropping cars at the Hunter Mtn. ski area (lodge open – rest rooms), we will drive to the start by Notch Lake on Rt. 214, about a 5 minute drive. We will ascend the very steep Devil’s Path and, shortly after the land levels off, just past the lean-to, follow the long abandoned railroad […]

Balsam Mountain is one of the High Peaks at 3600′ and is one of the nicest hikes in the Catskills. The hike traces the path of a lovely cascading creek, goes over two bridges and several crossings on stepping stones, passes through stands of mighty hemlocks, gives a whiff of balsam, of course, and comes […]

Join the Catskill Mountain Club and the NYC DEP for a litter pickup on the Pepacton Reservoir. We will be picking up litter from the roadway to the reservoir shore. Community Service Certificates will be distributed at the event for those that need to earn the credits. Event Duration:  1 mile, Approx 2 hours Level of […]

**Due to the uncertainty of the weather this workshop has been postponed, the new date for the workshop is Sunday November 8th** The Trail Conference and the Catskill Conservation Corps will be hosting this workshop that is open to the public and will provide information on Catskill Park Lean-tos, the Trail Conference’s volunteer maintenance effort […]

Join Catskill 4000 Club members Joan Burroughs and Paul Misko on a hike in Woodland Valley. Along the way to some sites noted in “The Heart of the Southern Catskills”, you will hear about John Burroughs and his first ascent of Slide Mountain, which took place in 1885 by way of this route. This hike […]

This event is for families and children to hike the Tanbark Trail in Phoenicia. It is approximately a 2 mile loop and will take about 2 hours. There is some climbing involved, but I would classify this as a moderate hike and good for ages 4+. We will have everyone meet at Phoenicia Field, by […]

Join the NYC DEP for a litter pickup on the Rondout Reservoir.  We will be picking up litter from the roadway to the reservoir shore. Community Service Certificates will be distributed at the event for those that need to earn the credits. Event Duration:  1 mile, Approx 2 hours Level of Difficulty:  Easy Bring: sunscreen, […]

Join the NYC DEP for a litter pickup on the Neversink Reservoir. We will be picking up litter from the roadway to the reservoir shore. Community Service Certificates will be distributed at the event for those that need to earn the credits. Event Duration:  1 mile, Approx 2 hours Level of Difficulty:  Easy Bring: sunscreen, […]

Join the NYC DEP for a litter pickup on the Cannonsville Reservoir. We will be picking up litter from the roadway to the reservoir shore. Community Service Certificates will be distributed at the event for those that need to earn the credits. Event Duration:  1 mile, Approx 2 hours Level of Difficulty:  Easy Bring: sunscreen, […]

Join the NYC DEP for a litter pickup on the Ashokan Reservoir. We will be picking up litter from the roadway to the reservoir shore. Community Service Certificates will be distributed at the event for those that need to earn the credits. Event Duration:  1 mile, Approx 2 hours Level of Difficulty:  Easy Bring: sunscreen, […]

Hike the newest Catskill segment of the 567 mile long Finger Lakes Trail. This 5.4 mile hike will take you to the Rock Rift Fire Tower, overlooking the Cannonsville Reservoir. This is the last unrestored tower in the Catskills located on public land. It was built in 1934 by the CCC and closed in 1987. […]