Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain
Catskill Park, NY
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,000 ft
- Time
- 3-5 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 2
- Route
- Out/Back
Best hikes in Hudson Valley + Catskills
Find the best hikes in Hudson Valley + Catskills, located in NY, sorted by date completed. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.
By the numbers
- State(s)
- NY
- Hikes in Region
- 23
- Last Visited
- Jul 07, 2025
10 recent hikes in Hudson Valley + Catskills
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Sky Top via Duck Pond Trail and The Labyrinth
Mohonk Preserve, NY
- Distance
- 5.2 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,200 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 3
- Route
- Out/Back
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Bonticou Crag and Table Rocks
Mohonk Preserve, NY
- Distance
- 5.3 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,100 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 3
- Route
- Loop
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Ashokan High Point
Catskill State Park, NY
- Distance
- 8.1 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,000 ft
- Time
- 3-5 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
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Kaaterskill Falls and South Mountain
Catskill State Park, NY
- Distance
- 7.3 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,600 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Loop
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Black Dome and Blackhead Mountain Loop
Catskill State Park, NY
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,300 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 2
- Route
- Loop
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Kaaterskill High Peak
Catskill State Park, NY
- Distance
- 8.3 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,800 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 2
- Route
- Out/Back
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Schunemunk Mountain via Sweet Clover and Jessup Trail Loop
Schunemunk Mountain State Park, NY
- Distance
- 7.1 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,700 ft
- Time
- 3-5 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Loop
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South Beacon Mountain via Breakneck Ridge Loop
Hudson Highlands State Park, NY
- Distance
- 9.2 mi
- Net Gain
- 3,300 ft
- Time
- 5-7 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 2
- Route
- Loop
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Devil’s Path and Hunter Mountain
Catskill Park, NY
- Distance
- 27.1 mi
- Net Gain
- 8,900 ft
- Time
- 11-15 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 2
- Route
- Shuttle
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