Watch your step out there this weekend! Catskill trail conditions will be icy! After some freezing rain and cold temperatures this past week, things are pretty slippery. With freezing temperatures all weekend the ice isn’t going anywhere. However, winter fun can still be had if you bring the right gear! Be sure and pack lots […]

On the eve of Saturday September 3rd, find a place with a view of your favorite fire tower on the horizon for the 9th annual Lighting of the Fire Towers event! Meant to showcase the history of the five Catskill fire towers, find an area in your neighborhood where you have a view of one […]

Come join us for an evening hike up Overlook. We will meet at the Overlook parking lot at 5:30pm. This is a 4.8-mile hike with even, gravel footing, but a steep trail. Once up top, we will enjoy the sunset from the fire tower before heading down the trail for a starlit hike. Please bring […]

**Please note as of 9/16/22 this hike is full. Thank you!** This hike is part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble. Join Catskill Center staff for a fun, challenging hike of about 6 miles roundtrip up to Mount Tremper Fire Tower in September! Enjoy some great views while completing one of the 6 fire towers […]

Co-led by Melissa Goodwin, head guide and owner of Girl Gotta Hike, and Catskills Visitor Center staff, this 6-mile out and back hike will take us to the top of Balsam Lake Mountain to climb the fire tower and enjoy the views. A great way to work on completing the 2022 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge, […]

UPPER ESOPUS FIRE TOWER – TOWN OF SHANDAKEN – ELEVATION 670’