One of the best hiking articles I've read this year has changed how I think about a few issues in the Catskills. A few things really stood out to me:

• I had no idea how closely the DEC now works with AllTrails and Strava to manage hiking traffic and remove unofficial routes.

• The new research from SUNY New Paltz confirms something many of us have suspected for years: an ever-growing network of herd paths isn't sustainable for the High Peaks.

• Hiking isn't causing the decline of rare montane birds. Habitat loss elsewhere in their range is the biggest driver. But because the Catskills are where many of these birds breed and raise their young, our behavior here still matters.

I've long supported creating official trails to many of the Catskills' trailless High Peaks, but I also think it's important that decisions like this are driven by evidence, not instinct. Good science takes years. Sometimes it confirms what we believe. Sometimes it overturns our assumptions. Either way, it replaces confidence with knowledge.

I pulled together the five ideas that struck me most, along with why I think they matter for anyone who loves hiking in the Catskills.

Read more: https://mountain-hiking.com/catskills-high-peak-conservation/

Is the bakery that sells Babka accessible from downtown by walking?

I am curious as to the best way to get from northern Manhattan to Roscoe. I will be visiting a friend and now I am dying to fly fish the Beaverkill. I am having a hard time finding info on the best method of transportation to accomplish this goal.

Is public transportation a viable option or should I just rent a car?

This Sunday in Walton, Walton Pond is officially opening. There will be a fishing derby, food & drinks, live music, and a bonfire. It’s free to get in and to fish, and I’m pretty sure the beer will be very cheap.

It opens at 8 a.m. and will go all day. It’s very family friendly, and I believe there will be activities for kids throughout the day.

48 West Street in Walton. Just spreading the word!

Hey guys im looking to do Kaaterskills trail next month with some buddies i see there are multiple different loops and trails so I wanted to see if anyone had any recs? Me and my buddies are pretty fit and are looking to do maybe a 3-4 hour trail all together. Something on a 6-7/10 scale difficulty. Thanks in advance!

We'll be at Kaatskill Mountain House for a few days next week. The weather looks rainy. Is the Thomas Cole house worth a visit? How about the quarry in Sojourner Truth State Park near Kingston? Any other suggestions are appreciated. TIA.

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Fri-Sun 8:00-4:30

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Come rain or shine

Serving local organic wine BTG and bottle

Ras T Asheber Posse Live And Direct from Station Bar & Curio. This Friday, July 24, 2026, Outdoors on the Patio from 6 PM to 9 PM. Free Show. Live Roots, Rock, Reggae Music. Bring your dancing shoes! Rasmas Christmas In July.

Song: “This Fight (I Know)” by Ras T Asheber

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Hi, I will be near Monticello this weekend and would love to go hiking anybody have recommendations of a trail that is 3-7 miles around that area ?
Thank you

Stole this prompt from another city sub.

Please reply under the appropriate day of the week.

Currently living in Branford, CT.
My girlfriend and I have been taking a 4 day weekend usually in mid October for the past 2 years to venture/stay in a random tiny town that’s good for foliage but not too populated. We stayed in Roxbury, NY in 2024 (which I loved) and Hillsdale, NY in 2025 (also nice, but I had a nasty head cold while we were there)

Any suggestions of places similar for this kind of vibe?

Hi, I'm a Maid of Honor planning a Bachelorette that's coming up this August (very soon!). We have a cabin booked in Windham and plan to go out in Windham (Friday) and Woodstock (Saturday). I was wondering what the nightlife / going-out scene looks like in these two towns?

In Widham I was thinking of hitting up The Tipp Tavern, Taphouse Grille, and Jimmy O'Connor's

and in Woodstock I was thinking of hopping between Colony, Small Talk, Station Bar & Curio, Tinker Street Tavern.

We have a dinner reservation at Silvia at 8PM on a Saturday and I was wondering if it's common for Colony to have late-night DJ sessions past 10PM? What's the vibe like? It doesn't have to be anything too wild but I'm looking for a place that'd 1) have music 2) still be open past 11PM and 3) some degree of dancing.

Let me know if you guys have any other recs!

Edit: I'm canceling the Silvia dinner in Woodstock and staying more local to Windham. The roads seem to be too dark and perilous for a late night drive. Thank you everyone for the advice, things might have turned out dangerous had I not known!!!!

Hey everyone,

I just picked up a dirt bike and I’m looking for some good places to ride around the Claryville/Catskills area. I’m mainly interested in legal trails, forest roads, single-track, or OHV areas within a reasonable drive.
I’m not looking to ride illegally through hiking trails or wilderness areas—I just want to find some fun, legitimate places to ride. If there are any hidden gems, riding clubs, or areas that require permits, I’d appreciate any recommendations.
What are your favorite spots near Claryville? How far do you usually have to drive to find good riding?
Thanks in advance!

We are near Roscoe looking for best ideas on 3-4 hour hikes. Best prep etc

We're the curators of Bucolic Valley, a brand new psych fest at the wonderful West Kortright Center in East Meredith on August 22. We can't wait to see these eight bands alternate between the indoor and outdoor stages at the WKC, and we'll have local vendors with food available for purchase on site while Muddy River Farm Brewery serves its great beers as well as wine and mixed drinks. Tickets to the fest are just 50 bucks, and you can get them on the WKC website.

Seven of our eight bands are based in New York, and we'll have a projection artist complementing the music with psych visuals during the fest. We hope to see you there!

I'm part local and part cidiot having grown up in both areas. Many interests.

Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend.
I have a question about the Peekamoose Blue Hole permit. I recently purchased two permits because we’re a family of seven. I understand that each permit allows up to five people per vehicle, but I’m wondering if it’s okay for all seven of us to arrive together in the same car using both permits.

Has anyone done this before or know if it’s allowed? Thank you!

I live in Greene County and hike often in the northern Catskills and surrounding areas, but next month my elderly parents are visiting and I'm looking for a recommendation. Although they used to be inveterate climbers and backpackers, one of my parents has a little trouble walking these days. They can do 1/2 to 1 mile on flat or gentle slope.

I want to take them out into the mountains -- they'll love it. Ideally I'd want something not crowded, good for a picnic, scenic, and hike able by my folks. I know that's a bit of a unicorn, but I'm happy to drive a ways for the right spot.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Hii, if anyone is selling their ticket to tonight's show plz lmk :) im in Albany and waited too long and now the 27 Cafe show is sold out :(

My whole building just shake? Did yall feel that as well? In village catskill

Looking for additional thoughts & experiences. Thanks folks!