Kaaterskill Falls is the tallest two-tiered waterfall in New York State. This area sees high use. Please see the alerts in effect for this area.

The Kaaterskill Rail Trail runs on a 1.5 mile section of the abandoned Ulster & Delaware Railroad between the Mountain Top Historical Society property in Haines Falls and DEC land at the end of Laurel House Road.  The trail is open to public use for non-motorized, multi-use activities.  The current trail starts at the Mountain […]

A very rocky trail with consistent elevation gain leading to a fire tower. This hike begins at a trailhead on Route 214 near Stony Clove Notch in Hunter, NY. The trail ascends for approximately 2.35 miles and gains 2240 feet in elevation. The trail returns the same way, descending back down to the parking area. […]

Work towards completing your 2022 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge by joining a guided hike up to Hunter Fire Tower on Saturday, May 21st! Preregistration is required and the group number will be limited to 10 hikers. Catskill Center staff member and long-time Hunter Fire Tower volunteer coordinator will co-lead the hike for a roundtrip distance […]