RIVER MOUNTAIN HUNTER VALLEY

TANNERSVILLE

JOURNEY TO HAINES FALLS GREATER

HIKING ADVENTURES NORTH PALENVILLE

HIKE SAFE, FOLLOW THE , FIND ADVENTURE!

Acra Point and Batavia Kill Loop Escarpment Trail, Windham Trailhead Viewing Platform (Moderate to Difficult: 5.3-mile circuit) (Moderate to Difficult: 23-mile circuit) (Easy .6 mile round trip) Affords breathtaking views of the The trail offers challenging terrain over At 260 feet, this two-tiered fall is the highest Range. Enjoy scenery of the from ever-changing scenery with mixed hardwood cascading waterfall in State. Scenic the summit before descending along the Batavia forests, dark hemlock groves along swift-flowing marked with views of the Kaaterskill Kill. Trailhead located on Big Hollow Road (County creeks and a spruce-fir cap on the higher peaks. Clove. The viewing platform, which is handicapped Route 56) in Maplecrest. Trailhead located on Route 23 in East Windham. accessible, is located at the end of Laurel House Lane off County Route 18 in Haines Falls. Devil’s Path Hunter Mountain Fire Tower Plateau Mountain (via Warner Creek Trail) (Difficult: 24.2-mile trail) (Moderate to Difficult: 8 miles, round trip) Described as the toughest and most dangerous One of the Catskills’ iconic hikes located on the (Difficult: 8-mile circuit) hiking trail in the Eastern , the Devil’s summit of Hunter Mountain. The fire tower offers Perfect for avid climbers and hikers, the trail is Path is one of the most popular in the . panoramic views of the mountains and adjacent both scenic and rugged. The trail intersects with Offering hikers a chance to reach the summits Hudson Valley region. Trailhead located on the Devil’s Path and offers views of Kaaterskill High of 5 of the 35 (two more are Spruceton Road (County Route 6) in Westkill. Also Peak and Hunter Mountain. Trailhead located on reachable by detours). Trailhead located off County accessible via Hunter Mountain Sky Ride, when in Notch Inn Road (off Route 214) in Hunter. Route 16 ( Road) at the corner of operation, and is a moderate 4-mile, round trip hike. Prediger Road in Hunter. Pratt Rock Indian Head Mountain Diamond Notch (Difficult: 3.1 miles, round trip) (Difficult: 7.8-mile circuit) The climb to the rock is steep, and may be unfit for (Moderate: 4 miles, round trip) Great trail for avid backcountry hikers, offering a young children, but the path is clear and ascents a The trail is primarily used for hiking from May strenuous climb that crosses the , series of gently graded inclines to the white relief thru October with a beautiful 15-foot waterfall part of the , and winds through a steep carvings on cliff wall 500 feet above the road. at approximately 1,000 foot elevation. Trailhead crevice. Trailhead located on Prediger Road in Trailhead located off County Route 23 in Prattsville. located at the end of Spruceton Road along County Hunter. Route 6 (off State Route 42 North) in Westkill. (via ) Lookout Escarpment Trail at North-South Lake (Moderate: 7.3 miles, round trip) (Moderate: 1.8 miles, round trip) Great hike for panoramic views of the Catskill (Moderate to Difficult: 10.3-mile circuit) Dramatic views of the clove. For most of the hike Mountains and Hudson Valley region. Dogs are The perfect trail for active hikers who want a longer the Long Path follows the Sleepy Hollow Horse allowed off leash. Trailhead located on Big Hollow hiking experience that offers expansive views. This Trail, the route of the old Harding Road that led Road (County Route 56) in Windham. trail passes by Boulder Rock and the former site of from Palenville to the Hotel Kaaterskill. Trailhead the . Trailhead located at located on Rt 23A in Palenville. Schutt Road in Haines Falls.

Follow parking regulations and leave no trace behind. NORTH-SOUTH LAKE STATE PARK A popular destination for hikers since the 19th century. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, you can find a variety of terrain and marked trails. EASY HIKES MODERATE HIKES DIFFICULT HIKES Catskill Mountain House Site Kaaterskill Falls Trail North Point via Mary’s Glen Trail .5 miles, round trip 1.4 miles, round trip 6.4 miles, round trip Mary’s Glen and Ashley Falls Lookout and Sunset Rock Inspiration Point .6 miles, round trip 3.6 miles, round trip and Hotel Kaaterskill Site 4.35-mile circuit

LOCAL PARKS, NATURE CENTERS, AND WALKING PATHS Angelo Canna Town Park Four-Mile Point Preserve McQuade Park The Willows at Brandow Avenue, Cairo Four Mile Point Road, Coxsackie Lafayette Avenue, Coxsackie 480 Rte 385, Athens Dog park located in back of the park 7.6-acre riverfront preserve 1.5 miles of marked and mowed trails

Mountain Top Arboretum Cairo Nature Center George V. Vanderbilt Route 23C and Maude Adams Road, The Windham Path Route 23, Acra Town Park Tannersville Route 23, Windham 178 contiguous acres of gardens, forest, Town Park Drive, Greenville 1.5-mile loop featuring views, streams, and marsh. Woodland walk, rain garden, beaver dams, and foot bridges. Cross- and boardwalk through a wetland country ski or snowshoe, weather C.D. Lane Park meadow. permitting. 281 County Route 56, Maplecrest Hannacroix Creek Preserve & Interpretive Trail Rt 144, New Baltimore RamsHorn-Livingston Cohotate Preserve 113-acre preserve including hiking trails, Sanctuary waterfall, & scenic vistas. 450 Route 385, Athens Dubois Road, Catskill Nature preserve with self-guided tours 480 acres of the Hudson’s largest tidal on nature trails along the Hudson River. swamp forest. More than 3 miles of trails. Following a half-mile walk, then canoe Historic Catskill Point from the tidal marsh out to the Hudson 1 Main Street, Catskill River. Cornell Park On the Hudson River and Mill Street, New Baltimore On the Hudson River Scenic Hudson’s Long Hudson River Skywalk Parks, Nature Centers, and View Park 99 Rt 23, Catskill Walking Paths Amenities 1886 River Road, New Baltimore Coxsackie Riverside Park Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Baseball Pets Allowed Betke Boulevard, Coxsackie weather permitting. On the Hudson River Kaaterskill Rail Trail Basketball Picnic Area 5132 Rt. 23A, Haines Falls Birdwatching Playground 1.5-mile trail on the former Ulster and Siuslaw Model Forest Delaware Railroad. Boat Launch Restrooms Dolan’s Lake 6055 Route 23, Acra 7955 Main Street, Hunter Cycling Riverfront Lifeguard on duty in summer months Fishing Soccer Field Mawignack Preserve The Huckleberry Trail 52 Snake Rd, Catskill Lake Road, Tannersville Grills Swimming Dutchman’s Landing Park More than two miles of shoreline on 2.3-mile path made from historical Hand Launch Tennis Catskill Creek. railroad tracks. Bikes welcome. Cross- Lower Main Street, Catskill country ski or snowshoe, weather Pavilion/ Trails On the Hudson River permitting. Gazebo

Great Northern Catskills Visitor Center Exit 21 off NYS Thruway 700 Rte. 23B, Leeds, NY 12451 800-355-CATS GreatNorthernCatskills.com/outdoors/hiking

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