The Hiker Guy

Bag 2 Catskills 3500 peaks with an overnight stay at Terrace Mountain Parking: Woodland Valley State Campground 959 Woodland Valley Rd, Phoenicia, NY.  A $6 daily fee is required to park here Miles: 11-12 Hours:  6-8 or overnight

Complete this strenuous loop hike in a day, or make a night of it. Parking:   43.629156, -73.608312  Right side of the road facing a rock quarry pond.  NYS Thruway I-87, north of Albany, exit 24 (Route 11). Miles:  13-14 Hours: 8-10 or overnight

Get some friends and family together and rent this secluded property near the town of Roscoe, NY Address: Doyle Rd, Roscoe, NY Found on: homeaway.com

Beautiful views of Dutchess County and across the Hudson River to the Catskill region.  Oh yea, and a pretty sunset.

A great loop hike encompassing the Breakneck rock scramble and Sugarloaf Mountain Parking:  Southbound and northbound side of Route 9D, 1/4 mile north of the trailhead Miles: 6 Hours: 3-4

Although short in mileage, this hike is a strenuous rock scramble with gorgeous views. Trailhead is on the southbound side of Route 9D Cold Spring, NY Parking: Southbound and northbound side of Route 9D, 1/4 mile north of the trailhead. Miles:  2.8 Hours:  2-3

Lake George Wild Forest.  Fifth Peak lean-to. Love me a good campfire!

One of the best hikes in the Catskill region with outstanding views. Parking:   Route 47/Oliverea Rd, Phoenicia, NY – Giant Ledge Trailhead parking Miles: 6.8 Hours: 6 - 8 You can do this as a quick overnight or a day hike.

This is a great out and back hike to do anytime - early morning, after work or mid-day. Parking: Walcott Ave (9D) & Howland Ave, Beacon, NY Miles: 3.8 Hours: 2 - 3