r/catskills Jun 14 '21

Welcome to the Catskills

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r/catskills Jun 27 '24

Reminder: This is a subreddit about outdoor recreation in the Catskills.

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For years, this subreddit has been intended to be first and foremost a place to discuss outdoor recreation in the Catskill Park. I've generally been content to leave "off topic" posts that pertain to Catskills culture generally alone, however, there's been a recent trend in inflammatory content, insulting language, etc., that has largely been relegated to these off-topic posts. This culminated in a recent thread in which it appears that Reddit Admins got involved and chose to remove content (in addition to moderation performed by myself).

Let me be very clear on 2 points:

  • Treat each other with respect. Posts with name calling, insults, etc., will continue to be removed and the posters may be subject to a ban. This includes passive aggressive comments like "I'd post what I really think but then I'd be banned."
  • This is not the appropriate forum for you air your grievances with any cultural or ethnic group. I will continue to remove these posts, and the posters may be subject to a ban.

This is meant to be a subreddit about hiking, camping, etc. in the Catskills. I'm OK with continuing to allow respectful content that is generally relevant to the Catskills community even if has little to do with outdoor recreation. Discussion of cultural and ethnic groups is well outside of the intended scope of this subreddit, however, and is not appropriate for this community.


r/catskills 11h ago

This Friday 7/24/26

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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

#rootsrockreggae #rockmusic #reggae #reggaemusic #livemusic #concert #woodstock #woodstockny #NY #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #upstateny #colonywoodstockny #rasmas #christmasinjuly #outdoorconcert #outdoormusic #peace #love & #music


r/catskills 1d ago

Hiking near Monticello

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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


r/catskills 1d ago

(2026) which restaurants around the Catskills have the best weekly specials?

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Stole this prompt from another city sub.

Please reply under the appropriate day of the week.


r/catskills 1d ago

Best quiet towns in NY/CT for fall foliage/social detox?

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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?


r/catskills 1d ago

Bachelorette in Catskills - Nightlife Edition

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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!!!!


r/catskills 2d ago

Best Trails for dirt bikes in the Claryville Area?

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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!


r/catskills 2d ago

Rockies to Adirondacks or Catskills?

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r/catskills 3d ago

Thoughts on best novice hikes for late summer / early fall?

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


r/catskills 4d ago

Bucolic Valley: A new psych fest in Delco!

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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!


r/catskills 4d ago

Any friendly groups meeting up for coffee and chatting? Focused on creatives, but open to all with good stories to tell. More below.

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


r/catskills 3d ago

Peekamouse Blue Hole Permit

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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!


r/catskills 4d ago

Looking for recommendations for elderly (former) hikers

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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!


r/catskills 4d ago

27 Cafe / Lomelda

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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 :(


r/catskills 4d ago

Earthquake?

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


r/catskills 4d ago

Looking to hike Devils Path, NY in one day.

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Looking for additional thoughts & experiences. Thanks folks!


r/catskills 5d ago

Huckleberry point

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r/catskills 6d ago

Organic U-Pick blueberries

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It may be smoky but the blueberries are ripe and waiting for you to come pick!


r/catskills 6d ago

Burroughs Range 7/12

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Hello everyone, sorry for this being so late, did slide cornell and wittenberg again this Sunday making slide my most climbed high peak(4), going up slide was a piece of cake but going down was brutal, saw the new slide on panther which shocked me cause I just did it like less than a year ago, found the wreck on slide and i can in fact say that the herd path is gone and lots of debris still do exist, went up cornell which was difficult then found the cloudcliff viewpoint which is now one of my favorite views now, went to find the ledges on cornell and finally saw wittenberg without any trees in the way, someone finished their 35ers on wittenberg when I got up there, after that pretty smooth sailing and cornells crack was a piece of cake. Overall probably 11.5 to 12 miles for me.


r/catskills 6d ago

Catskill camping trip this weekend. Should I still go?

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I booked a camping trip this weekend in the Catskills (Big Indian,NY) and I’m anxious about the air quality! Rain isn’t really a concern as I’m sure we’ll manage but do you think with this current air quality it’s safe/ okay to still go? (I’m a relatively healthy adult with no outstanding health issues)

Thank you for any who takes the time and shares their thoughts/advice! Stay safe 🤗


r/catskills 7d ago

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r/catskills 6d ago

ATT or Verizon (or another company) best for our Catskill region? I'm furious with ATT at the moment, so planning to change to Verizon, but don't want to shoot myself in the foot, if ATT is the btr option. What's been your experience?

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r/catskills 9d ago

Bear at Hunter mountain yesterday

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Spotted a bear on Hunter mountain near the gondola ride. He was non confrontational and didn’t seem to be bothered by us.


r/catskills 8d ago

Affordable wedding spaces in HV?

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