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The Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center is a program of the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization working to protect the Catskills since 1969. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partner organizations, members, and individual donors.

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Trails

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Loop / 0.5 miles /
Catskills Visitor Center Interpretive Loop Trail

The Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center (CVC) is a partnership between the Catskill Center and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Opened in 2015, the CVC connects residents and visitors with the ecology, history, and culture that make the Catskills unique Interpretive Loop Trail (red trail markers, easy): approximately ½ mile, […]

Out & Back / .5 miles /
Catskills Visitor Center Esopus Creek Trail

The Esopus Creek Trail is approximately 1/2 mile out and back. It travels from the Visitor Center across Route 28 and to the bank of the Esopus Creek. This trail is constructed to ADA accessibility standards and provides a family-friendly route to the banks of the Esopus where you can enjoy the mountain and river […]

Out & Back / .5 miles / 170 ft
Catskills Visitor Center Upper Ridge Trail

The Upper Ridge Trail is approximately 1/2 mile out and back. It ascends the slope behind the Catskills Visitor Center main building and ends at a rustic picnic area. The trail, originally built by the NYNJ Trail Conference showcases trail building techniques used throughout the Catskills on new, sustainable trails and trail reconstruction projects.

Featured Events

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First Day Hike: Platte Clove Preserve to Codfish Point

Sunday, January 1st, 2023

10 AM – 3 PM

First Day Hike: Loop Trail and Upper Esopus Fire Tower

Sunday, January 1st, 2023

11 AM – 2 PM

Evening Hike at Overlook Mountain – Hike for the Catskills

Friday, September 9th
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

FULL: Guided Hike to Mount Tremper Fire Tower

Sunday, September 18th
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

6th Annual Catskill Conquest Rally

Saturday, September 24th, 2022

9 AM – 10 AM

About the Catskills Visitor Center

Situated on 60 acres of forest, fields, and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper is the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center. The CVC is the official visitor center for the Catskill Park and is operated by Catskill Center in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Explore the peaceful grounds to discover the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more. Whether you’re new to the area, just passing through or here to stay for the season, make us your first stop when you arrive in the Catskills—our friendly staff is here year-round with all the info, maps, and advice you need to plan your best Catskill adventure!

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SUMMER (April – November)

mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun

9:30am to 4:00pm

WINTER (December – March)

fri, sat, sun, mon

9:30am to 4:00pm

We’re closing for holidays on:
Nov. 24th and Dec. 24th – 25th

5096 New York 28

Mount Tremper, New York, 12457

Phone (845) 688-3369

The Catskills Visitor Center will be closed for holidays Nov. 24, Dec. 24, and Dec. 25. The seasonal hours are for the Catskills Visitor Center building, where knowledgeable staff can assist you with area information. There is a restroom and ample parking. The grounds are open to the public every day during daylight hours. Please follow all posted signs in regards to parking, trail access and dogs on the trails.