The Hiker Guy

Although there are no views, this hike is a fun trek in the woods. Parking: 42.058810, -74.540466  End of Dry Brook Rd, Arkville, NY Miles: 10.5-11 Hours: 5-7

Parking: End of Matyas Rd (off Route 28), Big Indian, NY Map: NYNJTC #142

An easy to moderate out and back covering 2 Catskills 3500 peaks.  Afterwards, take a dip in the ice cold waters of the Peekamoose Blue Hole. Parking:   41.914922,-74.429044  Peekamoose Trailhead parking.  There are 3 other lots after this one, but this is the one in which the trail  begins. Miles: 9.5 Hours: 5-6

As one of the required climbs for the Catskills 3500 club, Blackhead Mountain is the 5th tallest peak at 3,940'. Parking:   42.252352,-74.053678  End of Stork's Nest Rd., Round Top, NY Miles:  9.5-10 Hours:  8-10

Summit 3 Catskills 3500 peaks on this wicked out and back hike. Parking: 42.289045,-74.115314   End of Big Hollow Rd, Maplecrest, NY Miles: 8-12 depending on route Hours: 7-9 depending on route

A great beginner hike with some rolling hills to get the heart rate up. Parking:   40.962611,-74.457665  Split Rock Rd, Rockaway Township, NJ.  The lot is actually a few hundred feet past these coordinates and is obvious once you see it. Miles: 9.5-10 Hours: 5-7

If you love rock scrambling and gorgeous views, grab a map and knock yourself out. Parking: Mohonk Preserve Visitor's Center 3197 US Route 55, Gardiner, NY.  There is a $12 fee per person to enter the preserve from here ($26 per person from the Mountain House) Miles: 8-10 Hours: 5-7 

Skirt the borders of New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut while being treated to beautiful views of each state. Parking: Mt. Washington State Forest HQ 162 East Street Mt. Washington MA. Miles: 13-14 Hours:  6-9 Hours or overnight