John’s Guidebook

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John’s Guidebook

Hiking/sightseeing

This trail can be an out and back or if you’re feeling especially ambitious can connect you to many additional trails. The views are spectacular and though it’s a bit technical, many, many children have hiked this and it’s great for dogs, too!
Inspiration Point is one of the best views in the Catskills and has the biggest payout for the least amount of work! Located approximately less than an hour from the apartment, this is a phenomenal hike for sightseeing!
Inspiration Point
New York 23A
Inspiration Point is one of the best views in the Catskills and has the biggest payout for the least amount of work! Located approximately less than an hour from the apartment, this is a phenomenal hike for sightseeing!
One of the top views in the Catskills and not too difficult to hike. It’s less than an hour drive (as long as Plattecove Road) is open). 5.5 mile out and back with 1,151 feet of vertical.
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Huckleberry Point Trail
2425 Platte Clove Rd
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One of the top views in the Catskills and not too difficult to hike. It’s less than an hour drive (as long as Plattecove Road) is open). 5.5 mile out and back with 1,151 feet of vertical.
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Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center
Platte Clove Road
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A 7 mile loop with 2,135 feet of vertical, this trail is also less than an hour drive from the apartment. It’s part of the 3500+ club and is rated very difficult difficult.
Sugarloaf Mountain
A 7 mile loop with 2,135 feet of vertical, this trail is also less than an hour drive from the apartment. It’s part of the 3500+ club and is rated very difficult difficult.
Giant Ledge is a 6.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Indian, NY that is rated as moderate and has an elevation as 1,981 feet. Great for hiking, bird watching, and snowshoeing.
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Giant Ledge
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Giant Ledge is a 6.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Indian, NY that is rated as moderate and has an elevation as 1,981 feet. Great for hiking, bird watching, and snowshoeing.
Park at Harding Road Trail Head to climb 1100 feet for the best payoff view of the Hudson Valley- the trail is unmarked but a map is attached in the picture section. There is almost no foot traffic yet the trail is well maintained.
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Palenville
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Park at Harding Road Trail Head to climb 1100 feet for the best payoff view of the Hudson Valley- the trail is unmarked but a map is attached in the picture section. There is almost no foot traffic yet the trail is well maintained.
This 5 mile loop has 1000 feet of vertical and is about an hour drive from the barn house.
Acra Point
This 5 mile loop has 1000 feet of vertical and is about an hour drive from the barn house.
Indian Head is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ hike. Double black diamond with intense vertical and climbing, this hike is not for the faint at heart!
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Indian Head Mountain
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Indian Head is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ hike. Double black diamond with intense vertical and climbing, this hike is not for the faint at heart!
Windham High Peak is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ hike. Great views, moderate vertical and some climbing, this hike is best for experienced hikers looking for a challenge.
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Windham High Peak
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Windham High Peak is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ hike. Great views, moderate vertical and some climbing, this hike is best for experienced hikers looking for a challenge.
Twin Mountain is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ and is very difficult. The out and back totals 6.1 miles with intense vertical and climbing. A phenomenal challenge and not suitable for large dogs (if you can hoist the dog up and over rocks, you’ll be fine).
Twin Mountain
Twin Mountain is part of the Catskill Mountain 3500+ and is very difficult. The out and back totals 6.1 miles with intense vertical and climbing. A phenomenal challenge and not suitable for large dogs (if you can hoist the dog up and over rocks, you’ll be fine).

Hiking/Biking/sightseeing

The Overlook Mountain trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located in Woodstock that is rated moderate. Great for hiking, biking, running and bird watching.
Overlook Mountain is approximately a 30 minute drive from the apartment and is packed filled with great views! This 5 mile round trip hike has 1000 feet of vertical, an overlook and a fire tower at the top along with a very cool abandoned mountain house that was never completed from the 1920’s. If you are feeling especially ambitious, you can catch the Echo Lake and Devils Path trail from Overlook as well!
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Overlook Mountain
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Overlook Mountain is approximately a 30 minute drive from the apartment and is packed filled with great views! This 5 mile round trip hike has 1000 feet of vertical, an overlook and a fire tower at the top along with a very cool abandoned mountain house that was never completed from the 1920’s. If you are feeling especially ambitious, you can catch the Echo Lake and Devils Path trail from Overlook as well!
Onteora Lake is a 7.5 mile loop (all trails combined) that includes great trails for all skill levels and is located less than 5 miles from the apartment!
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Onteora Lake
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Onteora Lake is a 7.5 mile loop (all trails combined) that includes great trails for all skill levels and is located less than 5 miles from the apartment!
Fern cliff is approximately 25 minutes from the apartment with an easy loop and a fire tower that offers phenomenal views of the Hudson Valley and Hudson River.
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Ferncliff Forest
68 Mt Rutsen Rd
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Fern cliff is approximately 25 minutes from the apartment with an easy loop and a fire tower that offers phenomenal views of the Hudson Valley and Hudson River.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55
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Joppenbergh Mountain
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Hiking

Blasam Lake Mountain is rated an easy 5.8 mile trip with great views from the fire tower. It is considered one of the High Peaks of the Catskill Mountains and sits at approximately 3,600 feet.
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Balsam Lake Mountain
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Blasam Lake Mountain is rated an easy 5.8 mile trip with great views from the fire tower. It is considered one of the High Peaks of the Catskill Mountains and sits at approximately 3,600 feet.
Rated as a moderate hike, a 9.15 mile round trip from the DEC Parking Lot (Biscuit Brook) on Route 47 (Oliverea Road) is filled with many stream crossings (with deep water at times, which should not be done during high water). Elevation is 1,614 feet from the DEC Parking Lot to the summit.
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Big Indian Summit
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Rated as a moderate hike, a 9.15 mile round trip from the DEC Parking Lot (Biscuit Brook) on Route 47 (Oliverea Road) is filled with many stream crossings (with deep water at times, which should not be done during high water). Elevation is 1,614 feet from the DEC Parking Lot to the summit.
2.2 mile loop, rated easy, this trail is approximately 25 minutes from the apartment.
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Poets' Walk Park
776 River Rd
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2.2 mile loop, rated easy, this trail is approximately 25 minutes from the apartment.

Rail Trail- walking, biking, sightseeing

About 15 minutes from the apartment, this rail trail has great views and you cross the bridge where A Quiet Place movie with John Krasinski was filmed!
A 22.3 scenic, walk/bike ride that features a lake and is great for all skill levels.
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Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28
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A 22.3 scenic, walk/bike ride that features a lake and is great for all skill levels.
This rail trail has minimal foot traffic with great views! The bridge, about 5 miles from the parking lot, is the same bridge as seen on the movie A Quiet Place with John Krasinski
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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
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This rail trail has minimal foot traffic with great views! The bridge, about 5 miles from the parking lot, is the same bridge as seen on the movie A Quiet Place with John Krasinski

Mountain Biking

Only the most amazing bike trails EVER!!!!! This place is filled with miles and miles of mountain bike trails and is only about 15 minutes from the apartment!
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Bluestone Wild Forest
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Mountain Biking

Filled with several trails, this is a mountain bikers heaven! Located about 15 minutes from the apartment, see the attached pictures for all the information!
Jockey Hill Road
Jockey Hill Road

Kayaking/Canoeing

About a 25 minute drive from the apartment the Esopus Creek is the perfect place to drop a kayak in!
For you kayak lovers, the Esopus Creek is the perfect place for you! Located about 20 minutes from the apartment, this creek has beautiful views, easy access, great parking with boat launch and bald eagles nests!
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Esopus Creek
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For you kayak lovers, the Esopus Creek is the perfect place for you! Located about 20 minutes from the apartment, this creek has beautiful views, easy access, great parking with boat launch and bald eagles nests!
If you’re interested in kayaking but can’t bring your own, check out A Day Away Kayaking Rentals! Guided tours for groups of up to 6 people. Check them out of Facebook!
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A Day Away Kayak Rentals
1000 NY-213
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If you’re interested in kayaking but can’t bring your own, check out A Day Away Kayaking Rentals! Guided tours for groups of up to 6 people. Check them out of Facebook!
Onteora Lake is a great place to kayak and it’s super close to the apartment!
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Onteora Lake
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Onteora Lake is a great place to kayak and it’s super close to the apartment!
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I Paddle New York
61 S Partition St
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North-South Lake
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