Backpacker Magazine: Catskill Mountains: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

New York City: Vly and Bearpen Mountains

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You won't find sections of this 8.2-mile hike on any trail map. That's because, until recently, these two 3,500-foot mountains in the Catskill Mountains sat on private land.

New York City, NY: Slide Mountain via Curtis-Ormsbee Trail

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Summit a Catskills favorite, Slide Mountain, on this 6.7-mile loop with views of the Shawangunks and Taconics.

New York City: Devil's Path

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This 25-mile plus hike climbs six significant peaks in the northern Catskills, accumulating about 18,000 feet of elevation gain and loss in steep, rocky terrain. This country looks and feel wild, and the views from its many lookouts easily rival those from the more-crowded high peaks.

New York City: West Kill Mountain

BACKPACKER Review
This challenging 7.2-mile scramble up rocky West Kill Mountain rewards hikers with stellar views of the Catskills and a waterfall lunch site.

Albany, NY: Devils Path

BACKPACKER Review
Test your limits on this New York backcountry challenge.

New York City: Devil's Path

BACKPACKER Review
This 25-mile plus hike climbs six significant peaks in the northern Catskills, accumulating about 18,000 feet of elevation gain and loss in steep, rocky terrain. This country looks and feel wild, and the views from its many lookouts easily rival those from the more-crowded high peaks.

New York City, NY: Slide Mountain via Curtis-Ormsbee Trail

Summit a Catskills favorite, Slide Mountain, on this 6.7-mile loop with views of the Shawangunks and Taconics.

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