Top Things to do in Catskill Region
Top Hotels in Catskill Region
- 1. Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
- 2. The Roxbury, Contemporary Catskill Lodging
- 3. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Paltz
- 4. The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream
- 5. Hampton Inn Kingston
- 6. Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saugerties - Hudson Valley
- 8. Resorts World Catskills
- 9. Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center
- 10. Hotel Dylan
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What to do and see in Catskill Region, Catskill Region: The Best Hiking Trails
Discover the best top things to do in Catskill Region, United States including Catskill Center Thorn Preserve, Bouchoux Trail - Jensen's Ledges, Catskills Visitor Center, The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Esopus Meadows Preserve, Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain, Kaaterskill Rail Trail, Shaupeneak Ridge, Ashokan Rail Trail, Indian Head Mountain.
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1. Catskill Center Thorn Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Catskill Center's Thorn Preserve is comprised of 60 beautiful acres near the Town of Woodstock, Ulster County. The preserve boasts the most painted views of Overlook Mountain. Sweeping grassland habitat, riparian forest and ponds make this spot a profoundly relaxing and peaceful area. Mowed walking paths are easily accessible from John Joy
2. Bouchoux Trail - Jensen's Ledges
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By puckliny - Northport, United States
Went early spring during the thaw, falls were great you can get right up to it. Ledges were neat at the top. It's up but not a rock climb. My 7 and 11 YO made it up just fine. Worth the visit. Plan 4 hours.
3. Catskills Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center is the Visitor Center for the Catskill Park and gateway to the Catskill region. Visit us to learn about the natural, recreational, cultural, agricultural and historical resources of the Catskills.
4. The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Expedition823668
6 mile round-trip easy trail on level ground. Just an FYI, no facilities are available on this trail. We had a very enjoyable hike!
5. Esopus Meadows Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Dakota57 - Poughkeepsie, United States
While this is listed as an easy walk that is if you only go on the trails near the river. If you follow all the trails into the woods the walk can offer some challenges, inclines and declines and rocky paths. We walked 2.5 miles of trails, lovely sites and bug free walk. Noted frogs along the way and a snake! Good choice, go early if possible.
6. Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By PetervanA83 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Giant Ledge Trail (part of Panther Trail) - 1,5 mile This trail leads you to a truly amazing view on the Catskills area. After following the easy and sometimes steep rock path you’ll find yourself on a ledge taking in this wonderfull scenery. At the start of the trail is a parking spot with the start of the trail located on the other side of the road. The first part (0,7 mile) is rather challenging but certainly doable if you are in a regular fit condition. After that the path is more flat with occassional climbs, mostly with helpfull (rock)step-ups. The spring (somewhere around 2/3 of the trail) is a nice break in your hike. To find it, make sure to stay on the same level, you don’t need to go through the narrow rock area and climb up. Now, you can finish the last part and enjoy the breathtaking view. Take it in, make pictures, but be very carefull and make sure you’re safe taking selfies!
7. Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferRNYC - New York City, United States
I went up to the Catskills area for a long weekend and visiting Kaaterskills Falls was a highlight of my trip. Beautiful vistas and lots of different trails of varying difficulty levels. Even though I hiked on a Thursday, there were a lot more people on the trails than I had expected so it was important to have my mask on hand.
8. Shaupeneak Ridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By bugsycatsmith - Rush, United States
The park is, as advertised, on top of a ridge overlooking the Hudson. Parking lot is by the featured lake, which makes for nice kayaking. We took the red trail, a 1.22 mile loop that takes you up to the overlook. From the overlook you can get a beautiful view of the Hudson River and the valley below. The former Mount St. Alphonsus is clearly visible. The view is probably much better in late fall or winter, when the leaves are off the trees. A 6 foot long Eastern Rat Snake came crashing down out of a tree as we walked by and slithered quickly off. Nearby was a garter snake trying to hide under some leaf litter. So I would have to conclude there are many snakes here, including, probably, rattle snakes, so exercise caution if venturing off the path. That said, this is an easy hike to take young children along on. Just spray them down with deet first. Ticks are problematic everywhere. The park is easily reached from 9W in the town of Esopus.
9. Ashokan Rail Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The Ashokan Rail Trail is an 11.5-mile recreational trail running along the northern shore of the Ashokan Reservoir in the Catskills. Surfaced with compacted crushed stone, the ART is wheelchair accessible and open for walking, biking, cross-country skiing and other non-motorized uses. Open sunrise to sunset year-round. Dog friendly. Woodstock Dike Trailhead open; two others opening soon.
Reviewed By bobbiem148 - Stanfordville, United States
Beautiful. Peaceful. Cold and windy. Parts of the water in the reservoir were frozen. It was fun to watch a snowball slide over the ice until it disappeared from view.
