While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Join us on a trip to a wild bird sanctuary. This international center for raptor conservation, education, observation and research is home to some of the largest birds in the world, as they migrate through every year. We’ll hike the rugged trails, scramble though boulder fields, and stop at beautiful vistas where we’ll be able to observe these majestic birds of prey. October is peak eagle and red-tailed hawk migration season.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
We’ll hike through rock gardens and over bubbling brooks before climbing the high ridge of Diamond Mountain. If you’re lucky and they’re in season, you’ll be able to pick fresh blueberries and wintergreen along the way! Once at the top of Diamond Mountain, beautiful views of the Hudson River Valley will open up in front of you, and on a clear day you’ll see the sparkling skyline of Manhattan in the distance.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
This hike goes through the region’s most popular wilderness area and traverses the scenic cliffs of an ancient meteorite impact zone. Giant Ledge, named for its high vertical cliffs, is famous for its numerous spectacular Catskill views. For the second half of our adventure we climb the more open rock terraces and continue on to Panther Mountain.
Panther is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #17 Catskill Tall Peak (elevation 3,726′).
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
You’ll begin with a moderate 4-mile hike through the beautiful Minnewaska State Park Preserve, with sweeping views of the entire Hudson Valley and Highlands. Then, your adventure continues on the historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, whose past residents experienced terrible tragedies, encountered apparitions, and held paranormal investigations. You’ll explore the 340-year-old street on a haunted walking tour where you’ll hear the thrilling, eerie, and mysterious tales from the darker side of history.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
“Here the works of man dwindle in the heart of the southern Catskills.” — John Burroughs
Slide, the tallest mountain in the Catskills, is located in the region’s most popular wilderness area. This hike has a little bit of everything — bubbling brooks, historical trails, and spectacular views. Just below the summit is a plaque commemorating John Burroughs, who was born in the Catskills and devoted his life to writing. While there, see if you can spot the Bicknell’s thrush, a shy and reclusive bird known to reside (but rarely seen) on top of Slide Mountain.
This is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #1 Catskill High Peak (elevation 4,184′).
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
You’ll begin with a moderate 4-mile hike through the beautiful Minnewaska State Park Preserve, with sweeping views of the entire Hudson Valley and Highlands. Then, your adventure continues on the historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, whose past residents experienced terrible tragedies, encountered apparitions, and held paranormal investigations. You’ll explore the 340-year-old street on a haunted walking tour where you’ll hear the thrilling, eerie, and mysterious tales from the darker side of history.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve, with its glacial lakes, open ridges, and unique rock formations has some of the most beautiful views in New York State. Join us on a hike where we’ll explore the trails and take in the views of this beautiful park, with our day culminating with a visit to one of the most picturesque waterfalls in New York state. Are you ready for an adventure?
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Our adventure begins before we even leave the van, as we make our way to the trailhead via a single-lane old mining road. Appropriately named “Old Mine Road,” the road was a trail used by fur traders and Dutch settlers in the 1600’s. We’ll then spend the day in the beautiful Worthington State Forest. Once we make our way to the top of the ridge, you’ll see sweeping views of the Delaware Water Gap and hike along parts of the historic Appalachian Trail before reaching the natural glacier lake called Sunfish Pond. There, we’ll stop for lunch and enjoy the scenery before embarking on the return journey.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Join us on an adventure on the southern half of the challenging Escarpment trail, arguably one of the most picturesque stretches of trail in all of the Catskill Mountains. The views from the trail inspired Thomas Cole and other painters of the Hudson River school, the first school of painting in the United States. As we pass stunning views and interesting rock formations, you might even spot rock engravings that date back to the mid-1800’s.
Want more? In summer of 2021, we will take on the entire Escarpment trail in one day!
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Explore the best of what Minnewaska State Park Preserver has to offer. The preserve is arguably the most picturesque park in our area, and we’ll spend the day hiking to its natural treasures. We’ll take a combination of carriage roads and traditional hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls, glacial lakes, and unique rock formations. Throughout the day, we’ll see breathtaking views as we traverse the Shawangunk Ridge, a unique geological formation and one of the most famous rock climbing areas in the United States.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of the City and immerse yourself in nature as our guide leads you on a mindful hike through the forest. Focus on the moment and find a new appreciation for the sights, sounds, and smells of nature, as you take care of your mind, body, and spirit. We’ll stop for guided meditation and learn more about the plants and animals that call the forest home.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Our hike starts on an old wagon trail that Dutch settlers used to travel through the Catskill Mountains. We’ll hike next to a bubbling brook and stop at a waterfall before beginning the steep ascent of West Kill. This mountain features one of the most aggressive climbs in the entire Catskills — 1,250’ in less than 1 1/2 miles, but the views at the top are some of the most beautiful in the region and worth every bit of the effort!
This is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #6 Catskill Tall Peak (elevation 3,898’).
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Enjoy a day in the woods as we follow the winding trails to the serene shores of Lake Windwing and Bennett’s Pond. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend the day on quiet, wooded trails as we explore this hidden treasure. And remember to be on the lookout for wildlife! Lake Windwing has many species of fish, and Bennett’s pond is home to swans and other wildlife. The elevation change is gradual throughout the day, and we’ll take out time to appreciate the trail and immerse ourselves in the outdoors.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Our adventure begins before we even leave the van, as we make our way to the trailhead via a single-lane old mining road. Appropriately named “Old Mine Road,” the road was a trail used by fur traders and Dutch settlers in the 1600’s. Once at the trailhead, we’ll pass another relic of Dutch explorations – an entrance to an old copper mine.
We’ll then climb along a magnificent gorge with a series of waterfalls before making our way up to the Raccoon Ridge and onto the historic Appalachian Trail. From there, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Delaware Water Gap, formed where the Delaware river cut through the Appalachian Mountains.
Here at Adventure Untamed we want to help guide you in your exploration of wild places. On every adventure, we’ll challenge you to stay curious, explore, learn, and question your limits. Whether it’s an afternoon walk through the forest, gaining a deeper understanding of the plants and animals with whom we share the planet, or a marathon-distance hike through some of the most rugged terrain in the world, we’ll be there every step of the way as you discover the magic that lies just on the other side of taking the first step into the unknown.
