Top Adventures in Elka Park
Hike the Indian Head Mountain Loop
Easily accessible from Albany or New York City, Catskill State Park makes for a great day trip. The Indian Head Mountain Loop is particularly stunning, with features such as a waterfall and incredible views.
This trail is typically used for hiker...
5.9 miles
1656 ft gain
Backpack the Eastern Half of Devil's Path in the Catskill Mountains
The Eastern half of Devil's Path has four major summits: Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Each summit is a straight climb up and down, then back up to as much as 3,900 ft. There are some sparse sections of level ground, but most is a st...
14 miles
3900 ft gain
Backpack Devil's Path in the Catskills
Devil's Path is roughly more than 24 miles long, althought it feels like an eternity of milage. Going thru the summits of Indian head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, Hunter, and Westkill Mountains.Its brutal. Its painful, Its unique. Be prepared for an...
24.2 miles
9000 ft gain
Hike Indian Head Summit via Jimmy Dolan Notch Overlook
The view from the summit of this hike is incredible. Bring a sack lunch and a camera - you'll want to stay for a while! This trail is open for use year-round and provides great snowshoeing in the winter and fabulous wildflowers in the spring and s...
4.9 miles
1512 ft gain
Hike Twin Mountain
The DEC Parking lot, is located at the very end of a dead end, along Prediger Rd. Start at the trail head to the right of the trail kiosk and sign in sheet. The trail starts out very easy going as you approach the base of Twin. At mile 0.25, you’l...
6 miles
1586 ft gain
Hike to Plattekill Falls
Just outside of Elka Park, New York, Plattekill Falls is accessible from Albany and New York City alike. This is a great hike for families and all skill levels. The falls are spectacular year-round, but the best time to visit is in the spring.
Fr...
0.5 miles
137 ft gain
Hike to Echo Lake
Easily accessible from Hunter, New York, Echo Lake is the perfect place for hiking, dog walking, fishing, and camping. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant and in the call, the trees offer brightly colored leaves. This trail remains open for us...
7.4 miles
1532 ft gain
Hike the Codfish Point Trail
This trail offers phenomenal views of Platte Clove and the forested mountains and valleys of Catskill State Park. The trail is open for use year-round (make sure to bring your snowshoes and crampons in the winter)! Dogs are open for use year-round...
3.8 miles
718 ft gain
Hike the Kaaterskill High Peak Trail
There are no direct views from the summit, so it is recommended to take the .25 mile shoot-off trail to Hurricane Ledge for insane views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. In the spring, wildflowers line the trail. If you look carefully in ...
7.8 miles
1938 ft gain
Hike to Huckleberry Point
This is a 4.5 mile hike that is great for hikers of all skill levels. Because it is short and not overly difficult, beginners will enjoy this hike. There are some steep sections that will get your heart pumping, though, and a stunning payoff is wa...
4.5 miles
644 ft gain
Hike the Mink Hollow Devil's Path Loop Trail
This trail begins gradually by following a fork of the Beaverkill River, leading you to an uphill climb to Sugarloaf Mountain. You will then pick up the Devil's Path. Just before you reach the summit, you'll see a short side trail that leads to an...
14.3 miles
5144 ft gain
Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain Loop via Pecoy Notch
This challenging hike is a great workout for anyone wanting to see panoramic views of the entire Catskill region. This portion of the Sugarloaf Mountain trail offers incredible views of Plateau Mountain and Twin Mountain. To get to the top, hikers...
6.6 miles
2135 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Bearsville, New York
Shady Knolls
Secluded, mountainside campsite overlooking thousands of acres of State Forest Preserve. The perfect site for those who want to go camping in absolute privacy! The only sounds you will hear is that...From $135/night
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Elka Park, New York
High Peak Meadows
Greet the morning sun from your tent as it rises above High Peak. Surrounded by the Indian Head Wilderness peaks, you'll enjoy the cool mountain air at night and stunning views all day long. Hike t...From $139/night
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Woodstock, New York
Arcady 5
Rise just above the hustle; your tent is ready- queen bed- facing woods- Air mattress available on request for little ones- Find peace, love & tranquility tucked away on the mountainside. Min...From $220/night
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Saugerties, New York
Woodstock Dreamcatcher
Once you have reached 51 Goat Hill Road, Saugerties, NY, turn into the driveway; before getting to the campsite, you will need to drive pass two large white houses to the right and a large shed on ...From $125/night
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Saugerties, New York
Highwoods
Our campsite is a great home base for exploring all this area has to offer or just stay put and relax. You will feel very secluded in the beautiful woods. A walk down the road brings you to Israel...From $120/night
