Summit the tallest peak in the Catskills and enjoy a beautiful view from the summit of Slide in 5.6 miles. A moderately difficult uphill climb brings you to the top using red-blazed trail markers. The Slide Mountain Trail can be hiked as an out and back, or can be completed as a loop with the […]

Mostly sunny skies will shine on the Catskills this weekend. Over the weekend, sun mixed with some clouds Sunday will be in store for the area. Mostly sunny skies will shine on the Catskills this weekend. Over the weekend, sun mixed with some clouds on Sunday will be in store for the area. This week’s […]

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 […]

Join our Visitor Experience and Steward Coordinator Jenny Flavin for a dog walk around the Catskills Visitor Center. Please meet at 5:30pm for an evening walk with the pups. All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times. We will be talking about proper dog etiquette on the trails. If you are […]

**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, […]

Enjoy the views from Overlook Fire Tower as the sun sets on Tuesday, July 26th! Meet us at the Meads Mountain Road trailhead at 5:30pm:  353 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock, NY 12498 Led by Catskill Center staff, this 5 mile out and back hike is a great way to work on completing the 6 fire […]