The Catskill Mountains are knows as the Catskills. They are located in southeastern New York. They contain more than 30 peaks above 3,500 feet, the highest mountain being Slide Mountain, which has an elevation of 4,180 feet. It is a hiking accomplishment to complete all 30 peaks.
Basic Information Date of Trip: 10/02/2021 – 10/03/2021 Location: Durham, NY Where we stayed: The Gifford Hull-O Farms is a living farm. It was started by John and Sally Hull in 1786 and is still operational today, seven generations later, by Frank and Sherry Hull and their sons. The original house, built in 1810, is […]
Basic Information All Trails link to Mohonk Mountain House and Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze Hike Date of hike: 09/26/2020 Difficulty level: strenuous Distance: 7 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,410 feet Location: New Paltz, NY, Mohonk Preserve Fee to enter per person Our rating: 5+ History Please see history of Mohonk Mountain House and Mohonk […]
Basic Information Gertrude’s Nose is a moderate hike with challenging rock scrambles located in Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Ulster County NY. AllTrails link to Gertrude’s Nose Hike Date of hike: 08/30/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 6.9 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,135 feet Location: Ulster County, NY Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Shawangunk Mountains Parking: Parking […]
Basic Information The Millbrook Ridge Trail Loop is a moderate day hike in the Hudson Valley, Shawangunk-Catskill Mountains, Gardiner, NY. It is part of Mohonk Preserve. How to get there AllTrails link to Millbrook Ridge Trail Loop Date of hike: 06/20/2020 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 7.9 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,194 feet Location: Mohonk […]