Offering a short hike with mighty views, Bald Mountain is in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Located just north of the village of the Old Forge, Bald Mountain is a popular hiking destination and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Just north of Old Forge […]
The Huckleberry Loop Trail in the western Catskills offers a diverse 13-mile hike for both day and overnight hikers. With stunning views, varied terrain, and reliable water sources, it’s a moderate to challenging experience.
“The Catskill Center applauds Governor Hochul, the Senate, and the Assembly for recognizing the value of the Catskills in the state budget,” said Jeff Senterman, Executive Director.
The 13.5-mile loop hike on the Mahoosuc Trail’s western section may lack grand views, but offers a sense of wilderness adventure. Following part of the Appalachian Trail, the route includes steady climbs, diverse terrains, and about 3,900 feet of elevation gain. Expect challenging conditions and plan for a longer hike than anticipated.
Little Baldy is a small, but mighty peak nestled in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, not far from Lawton, Oklahoma. The easy hike to the open rock summit of Little Baldy hikers and visitors panoramic vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see – and offers a great introduction to the scenery of […]
The 32-mile long Pemi Loop includes the Franconia Ridge Trail, the Garfield Ridge Trail and the Bondcliff Trail from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. That trek includes the summits of Mount Flume, Mount Liberty, Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Mount Garfield, South Twin Mountain, Mount Bond, and Bondcliff Mountains. Thunderstorms caused a change in plans (and we’d […]
I was invited to join Stash on his Inside the Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast where I had the opportunity to speak about the Catskill Center, the Catskills Visitor Center, and all of the work we have been doing to protect, preserve, and improve the Catskills. It was a real joy to talk about all […]
The Overlook Mountain Fire Tower, at the top of Overlook Mountain high above the Village of Woodstock offers a stunning vista of the Hudson Valley to the east and the Catskill Mountains to the west. To reach the summit and the Fire Tower from the Woodstock area, the very popular Overlook Spur Trail is the […]
Elk Mountain in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, offers hikers stunning panoramic views, diverse wildlife, and a 3.5-mile trail with an elevation gain of 617 feet. The trail begins at the Sunset Trailhead, leading to the first summit bump and then to the actual summit. The area is rich in flora and fauna, making it a picturesque hiking destination.
We hiked a six and a half mile loop at Sunset Rocks and the Appalachian Trail’s historic halfway point in Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania. The trail offers stunning views and passes the unofficial halfway point of the Appalachian Trail. Starting at Camp Michaux, we explored the CCC camp ruins and enjoyed the trail before returning to our starting point.
Jeff Senterman 