Photo Gallery - Stissing Mountain and Ferncliff Forest Fire Towers

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower

Pine Plains, NY

Ferncliff Forest Fire Tower
Rhinebeck, NY

Out and back to Twin Mountain

Twin Mountain is on the Devil's Path between Sugarloaf and Indian Head Mountains at an elevation of 3,640 feet above sea level.

Parking: 42.150949, -74.131138 Roaring Kill Trailhead, Elka Park, NY
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 3-5 hours

Rain, rocks, Plateau Mountain

A strenuous four mile trek to climb Plateau Mountain, one of the Catskill 3500 peaks.

Parking: 42.143324, -74.157906 583 Mink Hollow Rd, Elka Park, NY 12427
Miles: 4 +/- 
Hours: 3 hours in the rain, faster in dry conditions I'm sure.

Adirondack High Peaks: Dix Range Traverse

Trek to the top of four ADK high peaks on this very strenuous loop.  The views are more than worth the effort.

Parking: 44.020858,-73.827868 Elk Lake Rd, North Hudson, NY
Miles: 14-15
Hours: 9-11

Adirondack Fire Towers: Goodnow Mountain

This fire tower is a great easy hike for a beginner looking for fantastic views of the Adirondack High Peaks.

Parking: 43.969865, -74.214916 Newcomb, NY.  1.5 miles west of the Adirondack Visitor Interpretive Center
Miles: 4
Hours: 2 + whatever amount of time you spend hanging at the top

Seager Trailhead: Eagle and Big Indian

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

Table and Peekamoose Mountains with a post hike swim

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

Splitrock Reservoir, Farny State Park, Rockaway, NJ

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

Mohonk Preserve: Giants Workshop, Labyrinth, Lemon Squeeze, Sky Top

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 

Tri-State Loop, Mt. Washington State Forest, MA

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

Wittenberg & Cornell

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

Private Lake Vacation House - Roscoe, NY

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

Stissing Mountain Fire Tower

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

Breakneck - Sugarloaf Loop

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

Breakneck Ridge

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

Giant Ledge & Panther Mountain

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.

South Beacon Mountain Fire Tower

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