Kick off the new year outdoors with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s 14th Annual First Day Hikes program. Visit Dec.ny.gov for details.

Please check our events page for information on the two hikes available.

Start the new year enjoying great views while hiking Bramley Mountain Trail!

Bramley Mountain trailhead is located on Glen Bernie Road in Delhi, seven tenths of a mile from the intersection with County Rt 18, or 3.3 miles from the intersection with State Rt. 28.

GPS coordinates for trailhead:  42.2993, -74.8360

Ring in the New Year in the Western Catskills! Join Catskill Center staff on a guided hike up Bramley Mountain in Delhi, NY. This 4-mile loop hike travels through an old stone quarry and up to the summit of Bramley Mountain with stunning views of the Western Catskills. Please meet your hike leader at the Bramley Mountain trailhead at 11:00 am.

An email will be sent to all registrants if the hike is canceled due to inclement weather. 

Hikers should bring: water, a snack, microspikes (if they have them), warm layers, hat, gloves, and a change of warm socks for the drive home! 

To register for the hike, please call the Catskills Visitor Center at (845) 688-3369 or email info@catskillcenter.org by December 29, 2023. Provide your name, phone number, and email so we can reach you about any changes or cancellations. Advance registration is required and the hike is limited to 15 people. Space is limited.