Explore the Catskills

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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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Seasonal Road Closures

The following are seasonal roads and are not maintained during winter months please be aware of snowy conditions: *Platte Clove Road – Indian Head Wilderness (Town of Hunter) – closed November 1st to April 15th; *Roaring Kill Road – Indian Head Wilderness (Town of Hunter); *Big Hollow Road – Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness (Town of Windham); *Russell Brook Road – Delaware Wild Forest (Town of Colchester); *Mary Smith Road – Delaware Wild Forest (Town of Colchester); *Ploutz Road – Dry Brook Wild Forest (Town of Middletown); *Molly Smith Trailhead on Route 23A – Kaaterskill Wild Forest (Town of Hunter) – DEC recommends visitors access Kaaterskill Falls by parking at the Laurel-House Road, Schutt Road, or South Lake parking areas

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.

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First Day Hike: Overlook Fire Tower on January 1st 2022

January 1st 2022 7:45 am to 12 noon

First Day Hike: Upper Esopus Fire Tower

January 1st, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

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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Hours

mon, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun

9:30am to 4:00pm

5096 New York 28

Mount Tremper, New York, 12457

Phone (845) 688-3369

The Catskills Visitor Center building is open every day EXCEPT Tuesday from 9:30am-4pm. The grounds are open to the public every day during daylight hours. Masks and social distancing are required on the property, regardless of vaccination status. Please follow all posted signs in regards to parking, trail access and dogs on the trails.