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 […]

Weekend of November 29, 2024  Grab your winter jacket and take a hike! The Catskills welcome the start of December with generally cold temps and intervals of clouds and sun throughout the weekend. We’ll see daytime highs between 33°F to 40°F, and overnight lows between 18°F to 24°F. We kick off the weekend on Friday […]

Weekend of November 22, 2024  Colder temps and snow are expected in the Catskills this weekend with a winter weather advisory in effect until early Saturday morning for Western Greene and Western Ulster Counties. Snow accumulations in these areas could see up to 7 inches of snow. We’ll see generally cloudy skies throughout the weekend […]

Weekend of November 15, 2024 Another weekend of pleasant weather in the Catskills is upon us! Mostly sunny skies are on tap for the weekend until clouds roll in on Sunday. We’ll see daytime highs between 57°F to 61°F, and overnight lows between 36°F to 42°F. We begin the weekend on Friday with some clouds […]

This week’s trail conditions are sponsored by Adams Fairacre Farms. Expect generally favorable trail conditions this weekend, with possible muddy sections in low-lying areas, especially on Sunday. Prepare for your hike with proper boots and ankle gaiters, and trekking poles. Anticipate colder temperatures at higher elevations. Pack appropriate layers and gear in case your trip goes longer than planned or an unexpected overnight occurs. Carry a trail map with you.

Join our Catskill Steward, Cris, for a dog-friendly hike to Kaaterskill Falls. Bring your dogs, bring your leashes, and bring water for your pup! Dogs with excellent recall can participate in optional off-leash time with swimming at the end of the hike.  The hike is about 3.2 miles. Starting from Laurel House Road parking lot […]

The future of the Catskills is in our hands! Join CRISP (Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership) as we work to remove invasive species on the Ashokan Rail Trail. Work days run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each work day will include an orientation, basic training on use of equipment, and invasive species identification.

Location: Catskills Visitor Center, 5096 NY-28, Mt Tremper, NY 12457 The future of the Catskills is in your hands! As a volunteer, you will be contributing to the ongoing mission of protecting and preserving the Catskills for future generations. Volunteers work in many capacities: participating in invasive species projects, interpreting scientific and cultural information at […]

Come join us at the Catskills Visitor Center on September 25 from 9:30 am -10:30 am for Coffee in the Catskills! Get to know our Catskill stewards while enjoying tasty, local pastries and fresh coffee! We look forward to a coffee chat with you.