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October 2025
Hike to Inspiration Point
Beginning at Harding Road this 7.5mile moderate-difficult, round-trip hike has great views and completes the 2.7 miles of the Harding Road Trail for the Catskill All Trails Challenge. Harding Road Trail is an old carriageway to the former Kaaterskill Hotel, originally built in 1881 by George Harding and was located on the summit of South Mountain. We'll break for lunch at the viewpoint from Inspiration Point. Event Duration: 7.5 miles, 5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Bring: Lunch, snacks, plenty…
Find out more »Hike to Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is a wonderful hike to 3781 Feet elevation on the Devil's Path. We will do the full 9.2 mile loop and enjoy the varied woods there. The top climb section is extremely challenging. Views from the top are so nice. The downhill is difficult but so unique. We will exit via Pecoy Notch and chill at quarry chairs at Dibbles Quarry on our way down. This hike is for the experienced hiker wanting a day of fall fun…
Find out more »Mt Pisgah Ridge Hike to Old Hotel Site and Carriage Road
This is the 'other' Mt Pisgah, northern Catskills. The hike begins with a mile on a service road to a trail that leads up to the Long Path. We'll enjoy views from a ledge on NE Richmond Mt then continue along the Long Path to Mt Pisgah. As we cross from Schoharie to Greene County, we'll step across the foundation of the hotel constructed after the Civil War. The hotel enjoyed thousands of visitors before it burned. Well have lunch…
Find out more »Hike Kaaterskill Junction
Hike along the old, mostly level railroad bed, about 4 miles long, exploring the area around Kaaterskill Junction on State Route 214. You will be stepping back in time to the days when the Kaaterskill and Stony Clove Railroad came up to the Junction from Phoenicia and then split to the west on the Hunter Branch and headed east on the Tannersville Branch toward the Hotel Kaaterskill. A track plan of the junction and photographs showing the several sidings that…
Find out more »Hike to Balsam Mountain
This is a clockwise loop to Balsam Mountain (3600') that begins and concludes at the Rider Hollow Trailhead. Event Duration: 5.2 miles, 5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Leader: Al Purdy Bring: Hikers need to bring lunch, snacks, food, drink, rain gear, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy hiking shoes, hiking poles (optional), and extra layers of warm clothes. Registration: This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required for this hike by October 3. Use registration form below to…
Find out more »Hike to Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain
Join this trail hike to the summit of Panther Mountain (3724') via Giant Ledge. This is a 6.6-mile hike is rated moderate-difficult. We will move at a relaxing-to-moderate pace (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed), and the outing is expected to take five hours. There are great views from Giant Ledge and Panther. Event Duration: 6.6 miles, 5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Leader: Marv Freedman Bring: Water/ sports drink, lunch, snacks, insect repellent, hiking shoes, and proper clothing. Hiking poles…
Find out more »Hike to Huckleberry Point
This is a beautiful out-and-back hike to an amazing lookout point. Event Duration: 5 miles, 3 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader: Edie Mesick Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy hiking shoes Registration required October 3. Use registration form below to register. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place. Group size is limited to 12 so register early. Dogs allowed: Yes, only with…
Find out more »Hike to Balsam Lake Mountain from Quaker Clearing
This hike features the deep woods section of the western side of Catskills. We will do hike as a "lollipop loop" on the Dry Brook Ridge Trail and the Balsam Lake Mountain Trail and enjoy the lovely fall colors. The summit is 3723 feet, and the views from fire tower are panoramic. We will hike at a mellow pace and enjoy the outdoors! Hikers should have some experience in the woods. Event Duration: 5.4 miles, 4.5 hours Level of Difficulty: …
Find out more »Headwaters Trails to Bald Mountain
We will start at the Ball Fields across from the DEC Offices on Route 10 North in Stamford and walk the Headwaters Trail to the top of Bald Mountain where will have 270 degree view of the Catskill Mountains. Some of the trails are steep, and there is a very short bushwack. We will go over the other side of the mountain and walk down and around the mountain back to the parking lot. Event Duration: 6 miles, 3.5 hours…
Find out more »Hike to Windham High Peak
Here is one of the easier hikes to a Catskills high peak. Beginning at Peck Road, this is a 6.3-mile out-and-back hike with 1430’ elevation gain. Rated as moderate, there are some terrific views, as well as a shady evergreen forest along the way. Fit beginners are welcome on this hike. The pace will be moderate, about 1.5 mph, and we expect the hike to take about 5.5 hours. Event Duration: 6.3 miles, 5.5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader:…
Find out more »Hike to Bramley Mountain
Hike the loop trails on Bramley Mountain and visit the newly restored Fire Tower with Ann Roberti of the CMC and the Friends of Bramley Mountain Fire Tower. Event Duration: 4 miles, 4 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader: Ann Roberti Bring: Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, hike poles (optional), binoculars, and a camera.. Registration required by October 6 date. Use registration form below to register. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel…
Find out more »Loop de Loop around Frick Pond
You're invited to the 2.2-mile Loop de Loop Hike around scenic Frick Pond in Mongaup Campground near Livingston Manor. Reflections of autumn colors across the pond with have you reaching for your camera. Leave work early to take in the fall colors and exhale. The experienced trip leader is CMC Board member, Lisa Lyons, of Morgan Outdoors. Event Duration: 2.2 miles, 1.5 hours Level of Difficulty: Easy Leader: Lisa Lyons Bring: Layers for the weather, sturdy hiking boots, water, snack,…
Find out more »Hike to Trout and Mud Ponds
We will meet at Russel Brook Falls Parking area, We will walk up to Trout Pond Lean-to and from there we will walk over to Mud Pond and explore there. From there we will go back to Russel Brook Falls and enjoy them. The overall ascent of the hike is 900 feet and the descent is 960 feet. This will be a very enjoyable fall walk. Event Duration: 6 miles, 4 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader: Bob Moses Bring:…
Find out more »Hike to Tremper Mountain
Join one of the Catskill Stewards for our final fire tower hike to the Tremper Mountain Fire Tower—one of the six towers featured in the 2025 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, which is organized by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. This is a challenging 7.6-mile round-trip hike with a steep, rocky ascent of about 1500 feet from the Jessop Road Trailhead. Along the way, enjoy the beauty of the forest, and at the summit take in stunning 360-degree views from…
Find out more »Hike to Slide Mountain
Join Rick Roberts for a hike to Slide Mountain from the East Branch of the Neversink/ Slide Mtn Trailhead. Event Duration: 6 miles, 4 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Leader: Rick Roberts Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, extra layers, rain gear, sturdy hiking shoes. Registration: This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required by October 8. Use registration form below to register. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to…
Find out more »Hike to Woodchuck Lodge
Hike the trails at the John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury. We will also walk to the nearby burial site of John Burroughs, maintained by NY Parks. Woodchuck Lodge, the summer home of John Burroughs, will be opened for a visit at conclusion of the hike. Paul Misko will be present and will share Burroughs stories. Event Duration: 2 miles, 2 hours Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Leader: John Wadlin Bring: Lunch for after the hike; water/ drink, hiking shoes, rain…
Find out more »Hike to Vly, Bearpen, & Halcott Mountains
Join Marv Freedman and other hikers for this two-part outing to three high peaks. The day begins with a non-DEC trail hike to Vly Mountain (3541’) and Bearpen Mountain (3587’). The morning distance is 6.5 miles and the elevation gain is 2100’. This will be followed by a short, steep bushwhack in the afternoon to Halcott Mountain (3509’.) The afternoon distance is 3.5 miles, and the elevation gain is 1700’. The day’s pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving…
Find out more »Roundtrip Hike to Bramley Mountain
Hike the loop trails on Bramley Mountain and visit the newly restored Fire Tower with Edie Mesick. Event Duration: 4 miles, 4 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader: Edie Mesick Bring: Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, hike poles (optional), binoculars, and a camera.. Registration required by 10/9. Use registration form below to register. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take…
Find out more »Hike the Ashokan Quarry Trail
Join Wendell George for a hike on the Ashokan Quarry Trail in Olivebridge. The trail is an easy hike suitable for all members of the family, young and old. At about two miles, the trail wanders through a nice mix of features including spectacular views of the Catskill high peaks from open ledges sitting on top of the old quarry's high wall. Other interesting sites include several ruins from the early 20th century days when the Yale Quarry was used…
Find out more »Hike to Beaver Meadow
We will start at Alder Lake Parking Lot and travel along the left/ north side of the lake to the trail to Beaver Meadow. This is a nice rolling hike over two hills and by a meadow and up the hill to the Lean-to for lunch. After Lunch we will return to Alder Lake and continue left around the south side of the lake and back to the parking lot. Event Duration: 6 miles, 4 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate…
Find out more »Hike to Bramley Mountain 10/13
Hike with the day's fire tower steward Wendell George to the summit. The cabin atop the tower will be opened and you will be able to climb the tower and enjoy the fabulous 360° views on a spectacular fall day! Bring snacks and a warm beverage and sit for awhile on the benches and rocks. You'll be on your own to hike back to the parking area. The route is of moderate difficulty loop and it is well marked. We'll…
Find out more »Hike to Onteora Lake and Bluestone Wild Forest
We will hike all three trails required for the Catskill All Trails Hiking Challenge: Onteora Lake Loop; Red Eft Trail, and the Blue Stone Loop. Event Duration: 7.8 miles, 6 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Leader: Al Purdy Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sunscreen, sturdy hiking shoes, proper layers, rain gear, hiking poles (recommended), and orange clothing for hunting season. Registration required by October 10. Use registration form below to register. PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are…
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