Grab your walking shoes and LET'S GO!
Walking is perhaps the most popular activity in the Catskills.
The origin of the hiking trails in the State of New York have their roots in Native American lands made in different locations of hunting season. As a result, loggers moved pony dragged fir forests of the Catskills tanning solution and blue stone quarry workers from this dense slabs of blue-gray rocks to make pavement near New York. The artists of the Hudson River School intrepidfind ways to use these beautiful sketches to paint landscapes and later in their studies. Naturalists like John Burroughs captures the diversity of flora and fauna unique in the Catskill High Peaks, and Ralph Waldo Emerson was inspired to write his seminal essay on the nature of the Catskills himself.
Fortunately for today's Catskill hikers, there are a number of trails ranging from simplest to more as the paved and flat as the road along the Ashokan reservoir. toextremely difficult three mountain chains hell cycle path, or go to Slide Mountain. Regardless of the floor you want, we offer the best tours of the beautiful Catskills view chosen, the reward for what will be a very powerful exercise!
How to plan a tour of the Catskill Mountain
There are some reasonable precautions taken before embarking on a trip, both in New York or elsewhere. While the Catskills could be necessary in a easy and are in closeNew York City, is to know your soil to guarantee a pleasant day to do. Not sure about hiking alone? Add some 'luxury and comfort to make your weekend in New York, to search for local stations, like Emerson, with package tours with guided tours and lodging.
What you need Hike the Catskill Mountains
1) Water: bring lots of natural sources such as Giardia can be unless it is marked as a natural source may be contaminated.
2) Bugs:The trails of the Catskills are cool and humid, so expect mosquitoes. And while ticks carry Lyme disease generally prefer hot and dry, its good practice to put your pants into your socks and use a strong insect repellent.
3) Gear: Wear good sturdy shoes with socks to prevent blisters Tuesday. Light dress, but wearing a sweatshirt and rain ponchos in the backpack when the weather can change suddenly. A stick can be an excellent stabilizer, if the land should berough.
4) Animals: The Catskills are filled with wild animals and are not dangerous as long as they respect their space. The bears are just a nuisance if you camp with a lot of food insecure. Bears are normally shy, but once found, make some noise and soft should work. Another problem might be snakes, but if they do not care, do not interfere. If you see a rattlesnake, should be admired from afar. The snakes are usually found on the sunny side of the cliffs between the large rocksand debris.
5) Plan: Be sure to let someone know before you go off into the desert. Take a map and do not expect to rely on your GPS.
6) Respect: Finally, bring what you bring paper and plastic have no place in nature.
Where to hike: the choice of the perfect Getaway New York Nature
Simple paths: Ashokan Reservoir Lake & Colgate
These trails are good for the families of grandparents, children, the level you must travel with no depressions orsalt.
• Ashokan reservoir:
The Reserve Ashokan two long corridors, including a walkway and the other a real road closed to the public is now used, represent a panorama of the Catskill Mountains and the pristine nature of the Ashokan Reservoir, which serves as drinking water for the city New York.
Great for bicycles, pedestrians and disabled, the two-way paths are beautiful wide paved path, the curve for 3 km along the Ashokan Reserve. To travel to this great mountain views,Winchell's Corners turn on Route 28 to Reservoir Road. At the junction "road BWS", 28A and turn left, turn left again. Travel ¼ mile and take the next left at the end of the road is a roundabout and parking for both directions.
• Colgate Lake
A magical treasure hidden on Route 23A, near Tannersville, is released this pristine, man-made lake for swimming, although there are no lifeguards or roped into areas so that visitors must take appropriate precautions. There is a smallPath around the lake, which is overwhelmed by mountains. Caution should be used as Colgate Lake, because it can be poison ivy.
NY Easy trails: Kaaterskill Falls, North-South Lake and Diamond Notch Falls
• Kaaterskill Falls
The two levels of 175 and 85 meters waterfalls are the highest waterfalls in the State of New York. Kaaterskill Falls is accessible to lower the path begins with a path 23A. Heading east from Tannersville and Haines Falls, park in the arearight before the road makes its rapid descent down the mountain. Then carefully walk down the street until you reach a hairpin bend and waterfalls can be seen on the left. Kaaterskill Falls to reach the top, east to 23A and turn left onto Country Road 18 Deli and then through the dawn, about a mile and a half later, right on Laurel House Road. Park at the end of the road and follow the path advocated a fifth of a mile around a worn wooden bench bar.
This is the beginning of the KaaterskillIf you pay full attention to fall on the huge boulders to get a view of the valley below. We do not recommend a descent as the floor is slippery and there are many wounded, but there is a short street that runs right. Hiking with care, it has a nice side view of the falls and the natural amphitheater, over the centuries has been cut.
Escarpment Trail • North-South Lake
The short hike to the site of the Catskill Mountain House offersthe reward for an incredible view of the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires as well. The longer and more demanding hikes can be places such as rock artists, Sunset Rock, Ledge Newman, Boulder Rock, Kaaterskill and the Laurel House and hotel sites. To follow the paths and maps to guide you wherever you go. Swimming is allowed in North-South Lake, but only if a lifeguard is present.
• Diamond Notch Falls
This tour has an amazing variety of local,native plants and flowers that grow along the path. Please note that the excavation or collection of green is strictly prohibited. The hike is steep but not difficult to navigate. The waterfalls to add a particular interest, and there is a wooden bridge above the falls, offering a different view of the waterfall. Travel to Route 214 in Lanesville, turn left and park at the end of Diamond Notch. The trail begins at the far right corner of the lot.
NY moderate hiking trails:Hunter Mountain, Overlook Mountain & Giant Ledge-Panther-lane Mt
• Hunter Mountain:
For a unique experience, take the Sky Ride from Hunter Mountain Ski Center. The elevator takes you up to 1600 vertical feet from the valley floor. Hike 2 miles from there you can take the Fire Tower, with breathtaking views of the Catskill High Peaks, but this is a steep challenge. Perhaps less active hikers enjoy the view from where you want the hunter Sky Ride, you no longer just sit excursionground.
• Overlook Mountain:
This popular excursion from the village a few miles north of Woodstock. Rock City Take the road north of the Village Green to the summit of Mount Overlook, where he will change his name to Matthew Mead. Road. Parking is right and the left path. The climb is steep and uphill for 2.5 miles, but the 360 degree view of the fire tower on top of the mountain is the best in the Catskills! Also note, an abandoned ruinstone of a hotel since 1930 to over 2 km. Great for dramatic photos and a romantic picnic strange!
• Giant Ledge-Panther Trail Mt:
This path begins with simple yellow signs, and then switches to the most demanding blue markings on the spectacular views of Giant Ledge. Giant Ledge is about 1.6 miles on the track is located and followed the path of a north-south ridge offers for another mile, beautiful Catskill mountain views.
Difficult NYHiking trails: Devil's Slide Mountain and Tombstone
• Slide Mountain
More difficult hike, but the Mountain Hiking Trail Slide is also the most rewarding! With an altitude of 1780 meters and a 5.4 miles round trip, you need plenty of water and good walking shoes. Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskills, so that the view from the summit is unique. To get there, go to the end of Woodland Valley Road off Route 28 near Phoenicia, and travel to the end of WoodlandCamping Valley. The head path on the left with parking on the right side.
• Devil's Path:
Tombstone devil we know, in this way as the toughest trail in the eastern United States is unknown. However, hikers are attracted because it allows them to 5 peaks in a housing tour. Devil's Path is a self-guided trajectory that can be done in three sections, or in combination. The first section, the plateau is located 8 miles round and round and culminates in a beautifulViews of Mount Hunter. Then open the way (hence the high level) and the highest point is at the east end at about 2 miles away. Disc opens with a short distance from the summit and a view of Sugar Loaf. The section is 4.15 miles Hunter Mountain and the Mountain West Kill route is 7 miles for a total of 24.20 miles of trails. The best way to deal with, from Phoenicia, 8 miles north of Route 214 and continue to use the park Devils Tombstone day parking on the left. TheTrail head begins right after the giant rock, which claims to be the devil Tombstone real.
Whatever your level of difficulty chosen, it will be easy to find just the right tour in New York Catskills. Make it a weekend and enjoy everything we have to offer Catskill.
