TotalCatskills | Sean
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Your shortcut to the best hikes in the Catskills and Adirondacks. Never wonder where to hike next.
These are the 10 most rewarding waterfall hikes in the Catskills, from roadside wonders you can visit in sneakers to deep Catskills treasures that demand backcountry skills and courage. These are the best waterfalls in the Catskills.
10 Best Waterfalls in the Catskills: A Guide to the Region’s Most Stunning Cascades | Mountain-Hiking.com
This is the list you need. Everything you need to know about the best waterfalls in the Catskills.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These are the 10 most rewarding waterfall hikes in the Catskills, from roadside wonders you can visit in sneakers to deep Catskills treasures that demand backcountry skills and courage. These are the best waterfalls in the Catskills.
Two new additions to the Catskills Pronunciation Guide for 2025. The list now includes the correct and incorrect ways we’ve all been saying. Full list at www.instagram.com/p/DPEGXynDsWl/
September 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Two new additions to the Catskills Pronunciation Guide for 2025. The list now includes the correct and incorrect ways we’ve all been saying. Full list at www.instagram.com/p/DPEGXynDsWl/
Wittenberg is one of the Catskills’ finest hiking mountains, thanks to its open summit ledge with a panoramic view over Ashokan Reservoir and the Hudson Valley. At 3,782 feet tall, it’s a solid climb from any direction, with exceptionally beautiful trails and rock scrambles along the way.
4 best routes to hike Wittenberg Mountain in the Catskills
Wittenberg Mountain offers a solid climb and a summit ledge with a panoramic view over the Ashokan Reservoir and the Hudson Valley.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Wittenberg is one of the Catskills’ finest hiking mountains, thanks to its open summit ledge with a panoramic view over Ashokan Reservoir and the Hudson Valley. At 3,782 feet tall, it’s a solid climb from any direction, with exceptionally beautiful trails and rock scrambles along the way.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Hiking in the Catskills 🌳🌱🥾🌞
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#ForestFriday #trees #trails #water #outdoors #nature #hiking #catskills #ulstercounty #newyork #mobilephotography
August 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hiking in the Catskills 🌳🌱🥾🌞
#ForestFriday #trees #trails #water #outdoors #nature #hiking #catskills #ulstercounty #newyork #mobilephotography
#ForestFriday #trees #trails #water #outdoors #nature #hiking #catskills #ulstercounty #newyork #mobilephotography
Hike Finder v0.9.40 today added a toggle to list the newer trail guides first, or not mountain-hiking.com/hike-finder/
Catskills & Adirondacks New York Hike Finder | Mountain-Hiking.com
Find hikes and trail guides by length, elevation gain, and difficulty. Updates instantly. The New York Hike Finder is the fastest way to find the best hikes in NY.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hike Finder v0.9.40 today added a toggle to list the newer trail guides first, or not mountain-hiking.com/hike-finder/
NEW TRAIL GUIDE ON THE WEBSITE
The Escarpment Trail is a jaw-dropping, sky-high trek along the Catskill Mountains’ dramatic eastern facade, offering a mix of moderate trails, nonstop views, rugged climbs, and a taste of adventure above the Hudson Valley.
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The Escarpment Trail is a jaw-dropping, sky-high trek along the Catskill Mountains’ dramatic eastern facade, offering a mix of moderate trails, nonstop views, rugged climbs, and a taste of adventure above the Hudson Valley.
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Escarpment Trail | Catskills | Mountain-Hiking.com
The Escarpment Trail is a jaw-dropping, sky-high trek in The Catskills with moderate trails, nonstop views, and rugged climbs.
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August 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE ON THE WEBSITE
The Escarpment Trail is a jaw-dropping, sky-high trek along the Catskill Mountains’ dramatic eastern facade, offering a mix of moderate trails, nonstop views, rugged climbs, and a taste of adventure above the Hudson Valley.
mountain-hiking.com/escarpment-t...
The Escarpment Trail is a jaw-dropping, sky-high trek along the Catskill Mountains’ dramatic eastern facade, offering a mix of moderate trails, nonstop views, rugged climbs, and a taste of adventure above the Hudson Valley.
mountain-hiking.com/escarpment-t...
Zero in on the perfect hike for your time, energy, and experience level. Instantly filter hundreds of detailed trail guides by length, elevation gain, and difficulty.
Catskills & Adirondacks Hike Finder | Mountain-Hiking.com
A live filtering tool that helps you find hikes and trail guides by length, elevation gain, and difficulty. Updates instantly.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Zero in on the perfect hike for your time, energy, and experience level. Instantly filter hundreds of detailed trail guides by length, elevation gain, and difficulty.
My latest piece for Times Union…
Hot dogs on the trail: how to hike safely with your pup in summer
Ensure your pup has a tail-wagging time on the trail.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My latest piece for Times Union…
Let me be the first to complain that it’s too wet and cold right now and I don’t like it
August 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Let me be the first to complain that it’s too wet and cold right now and I don’t like it
NEW: The 14 Best Non-High Peak Hikes in the Catskills
While the Catskills 3500 peaks get all the hype, some of the most magical hikes in the Catskills don’t require chasing elevation. The payoffs are just as good, but often better…
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While the Catskills 3500 peaks get all the hype, some of the most magical hikes in the Catskills don’t require chasing elevation. The payoffs are just as good, but often better…
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The 14 Best Non-High Peak Hikes in the Catskills | Mountain-Hiking.com
I've hiked them all. The known and the unknown. This is the list you need. These are the best non-high peak hikes in the Catskills.
mountain-hiking.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
NEW: The 14 Best Non-High Peak Hikes in the Catskills
While the Catskills 3500 peaks get all the hype, some of the most magical hikes in the Catskills don’t require chasing elevation. The payoffs are just as good, but often better…
mountain-hiking.com/best-non-hig...
While the Catskills 3500 peaks get all the hype, some of the most magical hikes in the Catskills don’t require chasing elevation. The payoffs are just as good, but often better…
mountain-hiking.com/best-non-hig...
Over the last few years, some of the remotest and wildest summits in the Catskills Park have seen a massive surge in foot traffic. Once remote and quiet, they’re now crisscrossed with multiple unofficial “herd paths” as hikers chase peak lists and follow GPS apps into fragile terrain…
What’s Next for the Formerly Trailless Catskill High Peaks? | Mountain-Hiking.com
Here’s what you need to know about what’s about to happen…
mountain-hiking.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Over the last few years, some of the remotest and wildest summits in the Catskills Park have seen a massive surge in foot traffic. Once remote and quiet, they’re now crisscrossed with multiple unofficial “herd paths” as hikers chase peak lists and follow GPS apps into fragile terrain…
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Peaked Mountain
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
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Hike Peaked Mountain, New York | Mountain-Hiking.com
Peaked Mountain in New York is of the Adirondacks’ most beautiful and rewarding moderate hikes. Here’s everything you need to know about this hiking trail.
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July 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Peaked Mountain
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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NEW — Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes For Hiking!
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
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The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
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Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes for Hiking | Mountain-Hiking.com
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
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June 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NEW — Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes For Hiking!
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
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The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
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NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Mount Tammany Trail
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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Mount Tammany Trail via Red Dot and Blue Dot Loop | Mountain-Hiking.com
This Mount Tammany trail loop is the best way to hike this iconic peak. Here’s everything you need to know: parking, routes, views, and tips.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Mount Tammany Trail
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Bramley Mountain Fire Tower
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Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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Bramley Mountain Fire Tower | Mountain-Hiking.com
Bramley Mountain Fire Tower must-do hike in the western Catskills.
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June 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Bramley Mountain Fire Tower
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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Looking for inspo? Bookmark this handy map of all the trail New York guides on my website mountain-hiking.com/master-map/
Master Map of Trail Guides
This interactive master map lists all my hike reports to date
mountain-hiking.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Looking for inspo? Bookmark this handy map of all the trail New York guides on my website mountain-hiking.com/master-map/
Just updated with recent photos and improved notes, and an alternate route from the overflow parking. This is one of the easiest and best hikes in the Catskills.
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I can’t recommend this hike enough.
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I can’t recommend this hike enough.
Overlook Mountain Fire Tower Trail Guide
One of the most popular hikes in the Catskills, the Overlook Mountain Fire Tower trail can be completed in 2-3 hours. This is an insanely scenic hike.
mountain-hiking.com
May 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just updated with recent photos and improved notes, and an alternate route from the overflow parking. This is one of the easiest and best hikes in the Catskills.
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I can’t recommend this hike enough.
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I can’t recommend this hike enough.
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Ampersand Mountain
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Ampersand is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks.
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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Ampersand is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks.
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
Ampersand Mountain | Mountain-Hiking.com
Ampersand Mountain is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks. Here’s everything you need to know about this hike.
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May 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: Ampersand Mountain
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Ampersand is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks.
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
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Ampersand is a great introduction to hiking the incredible Adirondacks.
This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon subscribers for supporting this new content!
Sean
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: INDIAN LADDER TRAIL
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon supporters for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon supporters for supporting this new content!
Sean
Indian Ladder Trail, Thacher State Park | Mountain-Hiking.com
Indian Ladder Trail at Thacker State Park is a short, popular, scenic trail below dramatic cliffs, with waterfalls, fossils, and big valley views.
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May 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
NEW TRAIL GUIDE: INDIAN LADDER TRAIL
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon supporters for supporting this new content!
Sean
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This trail guide has just been added to the website. Thanks to my monthly Patreon supporters for supporting this new content!
Sean
5.4" snow coming to Catskills summits this week. It's late May, BTW.
May 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
5.4" snow coming to Catskills summits this week. It's late May, BTW.
Updated trail guide for Kaaterskill Falls. Everything you need to know: parking, tips, alternate routes, safety. You're gonna love it.
Kaaterskill Falls Hike (Ultimate Guide) | Mountain-Hiking.com
Everything you need to know about the iconic Kaaterskill Falls hike: parking, viewing tips, alternate routes, safety.
mountain-hiking.com
May 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Updated trail guide for Kaaterskill Falls. Everything you need to know: parking, tips, alternate routes, safety. You're gonna love it.
On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain. mountain-hiking.com/hiker-dies-w...
Hiker Dies on West Kill Mountain in the Catskills | Mountain-Hiking.com
On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain.
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May 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain. mountain-hiking.com/hiker-dies-w...
100% sick of rainy weekends
May 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
100% sick of rainy weekends
This very short, but sometimes steep, #hike leads to a large summit with several generous lookouts with exceptional views of the #Adirondack High Peaks. mountain-hiking.com/big-crow-mou...
Hike Length: 1.2 miles (1.93 km)
Total Ascent: 560ft (171m)
Intensity: Easy Adirondacks Hike
Hike Length: 1.2 miles (1.93 km)
Total Ascent: 560ft (171m)
Intensity: Easy Adirondacks Hike
Big Crow Mountain Hike | Adirondacks | Amazing Views
Big Crow Mountain is a short do-able hike with the tremendous payoff of several exceptional Adirondack High Peaks lookouts.
mountain-hiking.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This very short, but sometimes steep, #hike leads to a large summit with several generous lookouts with exceptional views of the #Adirondack High Peaks. mountain-hiking.com/big-crow-mou...
Hike Length: 1.2 miles (1.93 km)
Total Ascent: 560ft (171m)
Intensity: Easy Adirondacks Hike
Hike Length: 1.2 miles (1.93 km)
Total Ascent: 560ft (171m)
Intensity: Easy Adirondacks Hike