Fun fun fun. Excellent staff. Kind courteous and efficient…read more The river was calm enough for us to get far and a couple good wakes to shake us up. Would go again.

Do they want any business? Texted at 8 this morning. Called at 9:50 this morning. No times posted…read more No response to my text or phone call. You finally texted back after 11. I called and texted, how can I make a reservation if you don't respond? We went across the river to Screaming Eagle kayak rentals.

The falls are truly incredible…read more The trail down to the bottom of the falls, is a bit tricky. But so incredibly worth it. I would suggest not to believe the sign saying 189 steps.... it is definitely more! Take drinking water because you'll need that for sure. We went back in August and the heat was definitely there. The parking lot was pretty packed but throughout the trails people were pretty evenly spaced out. Not so much at the base of the falls themselves but there was still plenty of room to move around freely.

One of the tallest waterfall in NY, similar height to Taughannock Falls. Physical requirement is…read moredifferent tho, Kaaterskill Falls has about 500foot of elevation change and a lot of slippery stone steps at the end, if you come here when the weather is still cold. Parking: most people park at the Laurel-House Road parking area, because it is the closest. Or you can park at Mountain Top Historical Society, the old train station, which an extra mile. Starting from the old railroad station is nice, you can still see some old tracks on the ground. Walk to the overlook is fairly easy, once you get to the start point of Lower falls junction, it is where you need to be prepared. I recommend hiking shoe, especially in colder months where the ground is wet and iced. When you reach to the stone steps, they can get slippery. I am surprised no one fell in late March. Half of the steps were cover in ice and people were wearing regular sneakers. Once you reach the base of the two tier falls, the view is tremendous. If water levels are high, you can feel the energy of the water. There is a lot of spray from the falls when you get close. There is short trail to the middle tier pool. It was iced up during winter, spikes will definitely be useful. The end was amazing too. So close to the lead of the waterfall. You can keep going and follow Escarpment trail and follow the edge of the valley. There is monument for fireman Frank Layman who died during firefighting in 1900, at his monument, you can see route 23A bend around mountain. And if you keep going, there are a couple viewpoint to overlook the valley. Nice break points to enjoy the view and rest your legs.

Not a bad campsite to stay at. I'm not sure what anyone would do in the immediate area other than…read moreget away from home for a night or two because there are no tourist attractions nearby. The property is kept stellar clean by the amazing staff that cares for the grounds. All the past reviews about confrontational staff seems unusual since my encounters with the staff is always pleasant and positive. I saw zero confrontations with others staying at the property while I was there. Camp personal even drove around twice in the day to check up on everyone without any incidents or confrontations. So unless you come here and you are a confrontational kind of person, I can't imagine most people will have any issues visiting. Facilities, like the restrooms and showers are in really great shape as the staff enters to clean it like 2-3 times a day to ensure camp goers are getting the best possible experience while visiting. Showers are kept clean though with "any" public showers I'd suggest some form of open saddles for your feet to prevent any kind of foot infection cause nobody knows how grimy the last person was that showered. My only complaint and reason I don't give this location a 5-star rating is that most camp site are insanely close to the next with only a downed tree separating each camp site. I would have liked to see at least a few feet (5FT even) between camp spots. I'd say half the spots have that gap between sites and the other half are on top of each other. If I farted the next camp would have not only heard it but likely smelt it. Just sayin' otherwise it's a great camp grounds with caring staff that work tirelessly to keep the place clean.

Woodland Valley Road is a magical place. Be prepared for a fall. And, you will return.read more

Love hiking here! If…read moreyou're in this part of the Catskills, I highly recommend this trail. It's easily accessible and an easier hike to do. The trail is well-groomed and very walkable. There aren't any scrambles or large boulders, which is good.. The view from the top is pretty epic, and the fire tower which has been closed every time I've hiked the mountain has great views too. I would highly recommend this hike.

This place is absolutely amazing! I've hiked all the Catskills mountains three times over through…read morethe years and I had never been to overlook because there was no reason to but I had heard so much about this location I just had to visit and satisfy my curiosity on why this place is so popular. First off the parking lot is medium sized and parking on the road (even off the road) is risky because certain spots you are not allowed to park so arrive early, get a legit parking spot and save yourself the wasted trip or the hassle of returning to your vehicle to a ticket or it completely gone (towed). The hike up and back for Overlook is approximately 5 miles so everyone is spot on mentioning the distance. It's fairly steep all the way up and while you don't have any views on the way up, you do encounter some old ruins which is a neat break along the way. Once you do make it to the top you are met with a small shed that has some very minor historical information inside and on peak weekends you'll find stewards that can assist with information about the area and hiking tips. The fire tower can't be missed to the left after the small shed and the view is to the right of the shed. I have to say, I've been atop many mountains and it's been a long while since I've had my breath taken away but when I saw the view at Overlook it was breath taking. What made the view so beautiful and different than other mountains I've hiked is that the view is expansive with no mountains obstructing so you can see as far as the eyes can see. It's truly a remarkable view being so high up and seeing so far out. This mountain is known for its rattlesnake population. Sadly I never got to see one because I always hike in the early morning hours and they normally come out at around high noon when the sun is the hottest.

The Hunter "hiking" trail is a really nice trail to hike. All the photos of ski lifts and crap on…read morethis listing is misleading because there are no ski lifts that you can stand beneath and take photos of. You "might" be able to see the ski resort from the Hunter firepower but I've always hiked this in the winter or fall so I never was able to make out the ski resort. There is a ski resort nearby but it's not on this hiking trail. If you hike the loop and want to capture the three Catskill peaks on this trail you are looking at about a 12 mile hike total. This is an uphill hike (counter clockwise) probably until you hit Hunter mountain (fire tower) then it's fairly flat making your way downhill past Rusk but if you opt to include Rusk into your hike be prepared to go straight up because that sucker is straight up hill (no switchbacks). For an all day hike for the average hiker it's a really nice hike.

I created this Hunter Mountain hiking trail yelp to distinguish it from Hunter Mountain and all the…read moreskiing/other activities there. We wanted to check out some hiking while up in Hunter for a birthday and scoured the web to find a trail that might offer us some views, good exercise, and be dog friendly. It seemed this location might fit the bill based on the little info I found out there. First of all, to get here it's about a 30 minute drive from the town of Hunter. You'll basically be hiking up the rear side of the mountain, with many opportunities to customize the route as you'd like! The drive is beautiful along many back roads with fantastic views and a peek inside what it might be like to live a little bit off the grid. You'll follow Spruceton Road to nearly where it dead ends and there will be three parking lots. I'd recommend parking in the first one (largest) as it's the starting point for the majority of the trails. The other lots are smaller and offer you a starting point for some other trails. A disclaimer: this set of trails is commonly described as the "easiest" way of getting up to Hunter and that may be true, but in no way is the an easy hike! Plan to be walking uphill for 1.5-2 miles and for a steep incline...you'll feel the burn up and down! The trail is very well marked and easy to follow, mostly composed of gravel and grass. Very dog friendly and most fluffy friends we saw were off leash. The first two things you'll note on your hike come about 2 miles in, first is a spring (you can actually fill your water bottles here, so clean) and shortly thereafter, you'll catch a small sign for the lean to. A great place for a rest, lunch, view, or fire. We enjoyed our lunch here and took some pictures. There's also an outhouse here where you can take care of any business. From here, you can opt to head back down (4.8 mile total hike), proceed to colonels row (an extra mile each way out and back to the top of where the ski lifts land), or up to the summit and tower (an extra 1.3 mile each way). All are great options, just plans on your level of fitness and interest! Views from fire tower are fantastic on a clear day!

This was my first hike in NY State. The day was perfect. It was mostly flat with a bit of steep…read moreareas. We stopped to see the falls but there want much "falls". We got to an area that has the natural pool, but the water was freezing. There were loads of families, enjoying their food and of course quality time. I'd definitely do this hike again.

I generally don't find myself deep into the Catskills, until yesterday, but boy was I psyched when…read moreI stopped in for a moment to take a picture or two. Going in, all I could think about was the Catskill Mountains seen in the background and just how high I was. Sitting on top of that mountain (inside my car, that is; I wouldn't be dumb enough to do it any other way), is this mountain range with State land and great photo-op spot. When I saw the deep gorge followed by huge mountain in back of that, all my mind could think about (and I don't advise anyone trying this) is "has anyone ever thrown something intentionally off the ledge into the gorge, just to see how deep it is?" I had noticed a few pieces leading up to the placard explaining the park, but otherwise, no problems exist. Although I never really had a problem with parking, it's only a small park and ride spot over on the side of the road. However, when I got there, I got the best view in the house; I had a nice clear view of the Catskills in front of me, though trying to take a pic, I had to exit my car (due to the nature of my type of picture being iPhone-Panoramic. It's still a great view. I just wouldn't have the guts to head to the placue except for on my iPhone's camera and can read about it online instead. Thanks.

We've put in the sweat and leg work to hike Overlook Mountain by the Buddhist Temple in Woodstock…read morein the past. But that sucker has freaking ridiculous inclines- you wouldn't even believe- so we passed this time. Not to mention, the ice and snow on the path was no joke- so that saved us. I'll credit my husband for finding this trail on Google Maps off the main road on 212 to enjoy Nature. One sign reads, "Upper Level Parking"- (but I didn't see a Lower Level). Parking lot is kind of big- but on a warm day, I can really see it getting packed. We followed the snow-covered, footprint path and couldn't figure out if the open space we saw was a frozen pond. But the more we walked, we realized it was a Soccer Goal off to one side. After that, you're deep in the woods. Comeau is super easy. I mean...if you want to make a trek out of it- I don't see why not especially with that open field. Other than that, it's flat with very little elevation. Seems like it's all-access when you see Red & White Comeau markers. You might also see yellow markers letting you know not to trespass because of Salamander activity. But the bigger picture is Comeau's ongoing history with the Woodstock Land Conservancy where they make it a priority to protect close to 10 (maybe more) public Parks, Land and Wetlands in the Woodstock area since 1987. So mile wise, I don't even know how long the trek is here- but can say, this isn't totally the place to start lacing up your heavy-duty hiking boots per se. But if you want to hit the trails, see the stunning mini Waterfalls or just be captivated by Tannery Brook from a cute mini cliff top- then this is your stop! There are no shortcuts here, because you'll see something interesting from any and every angle.

Cool ski shop just outside the mountain. Lots of top name brands and offerings, prices are pretty…read morereasonable given the location and the staff were super friendly!

Great shop; my family and I have been coming here for over a decade. In that time, we've purchased…read morebikes, boots, sleds, ski pants, and lots of other accessories, rented and repaired skis, enjoyed some friendly conversations with the owners and their staff, and scratched behind the ears of the shop dogs (Rest in Peace, Ritalin!). Nick and Lori, the owners, never rest on their laurels. They are always expanding and innovating in response to the changing and growing needs of their customers and the community. This season, they've done a fantastic job building out a 2nd floor so that they could accommodate additional merchandise. Btw you'll find better pricing here than on the mountain, so I highly recommend you stop in!