NOTE: On this trip, you will be able to go at your own pace, if you prefer.

This is going to be an epic day. Almost 15 miles over the steep, rocky terrain of the Catskill Mountains. If you are looking for a challenging day or are training for big hikes, this one is for you. And if you are planning to do the Full Devil’s Path in the summer with us, this is a great hike to gauge where you are.  Steep slopes, scrambles, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for a challenging day out in the wild!

These peaks are required for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and are #14, #8, and #1 Catskill Tall Peaks (elevation 3,780′, 3,860’, and 4,180′).

Note: Must have prior tall-peak hiking experience in the Catskill Mountains or Adirondack Mountains before joining this hike. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@adventureuntamed.com.

What’s included:

Are you ready for a whirlwind adventure? If you love variety, this hike is for you!

We’ll visit Minnewaska State Park and see the breathtaking Verkeerder Kill Falls. The stunning 187-foot fall runs down a sheer rocky outcrop.

We’ll also hike to the aptly-named High Point – the highest place in Minnewaska.

Finally, we’ll stop by a local farm on the way home to get some treats.

Join us on this amazing adventure!

What’s included:

The 3-day climbing program will cover the following topics:

Gear selection
Climbing knots
Belay techniques
Climbing movement
Communication and terminology
Safety checks

The Big Indian Wilderness is one of the more remote and rugged sections of the Catskills. Its rough trails and mountains do not receive a lot of visitors compared to other areas of the park. So, if you’re looking for some solitude in the wilderness, this is the trip for you! Prepare to cross several streams as you slowly gain elevation on this beautiful hike through the forest. Once you reach the top of Big Indian, you’ll follow an unmarked trail to the true summit and see if you can find the 3500 Club’s canister.

This is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #19 Catskill High Peak (elevation 3,699’).

What’s included:

We are off to explore another new wild space – the Wyanokie Mountains! Wyanokie High Point was described as “one of the most amazing views in New Jersey” by onlyyourstate.com. And this is indeed a beautiful hike, with moderate terrain. There is only one section of the trail that has a steeper uphill. That section is also studded with viewpoints – a reward for your hard work! We’ll reach Wyanokie High Point in time for lunch, then check out beautiful waterfalls on the way back.

And of course, we’ll stop for some snacks and warm beverages on the way back to NYC. Join us on this unique adventure!

What’s included:

Thriving in the wilderness is not just about beautiful views and your weekend dose of nature. It is about building a relationship, that you can take home with you, with the land itself. Understanding our local ecosystems and identifying and preparing local plants is key to building our relationship with nature. Join herbalist Alex of Mindful Wilderness for a hike off the beaten path and learn about sustainable foraging, harvesting techniques, plant identification, and the medicinal benefits of local plants. We’ll forage for berries, roots, and all spring has to offer!

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Ready for an epic rock scramble? This adventure is for you! Don’t let the mileage of this trip fool you – the challenging scramble up Bonticou Crag more than makes up for the shorter mileage. You will be climbing boulders, using both your hands and feet on this tricky rock formation. Don’t worry – your guide will be there every step of the way to support you and make sure you get to the top safely. If you love scrambling and climbing everything in sight, you will love this trip! If this is your first scramble, prepare for a challenging day – elevation gain and exposure will probably give you butterflies, but at the top you will be left with a sense of accomplishment and one of the best views in Mohonk. After taking in the views, you will hike to another scenic spot – Table Rocks – for lunch before returning on a new trail (no need to scramble down to the bottom).

Join us on this heart-pounding, picturesque adventure!

Today we’ll climb two mountains of the northern Catskills’ Blackhead Range. This rugged hike is more challenging than its distance leads you to believe! Be prepared to hike over twisted roots and scramble up steep rocks. We’ll see some epic views on our way to Blackhead and Black Dome’s fragrant summits, thick with spruce and fir trees. If we have time, and the group is feeling up to the task, we’ll hit a third 3500 – Thomas Cole – at the end of the day.

These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #5 and #3 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,941’ and 3,995’).

What’s included:

Up for a challenge this Memorial Day? The Pemi Loop is the stuff of hiking legends. “The name alone brings a wistful smile to the faces of many New England hikers. Eight wide-open summits on the New Hampshire 48 list of 4,000+ footers—each offering spectacular views of the Pemigewasset Wilderness.”

It is as beautiful as it is challenging. We’ll go through forest that has been compared to scenes from Lord of the Rings. We’ll climb open ridges that open up to 360-degree views. And we’ll journey into the heart of the White Mountains. The weather is unpredictable. The slopes are steep and challenging. And it’s all completely worth it!

This hike was named the second hardest day hike in America. Fortunately, we are taking two days to do the route. This will allow us to take more time to enjoy the route, while still going at a strong pace and challenging ourselves.

We’ll go light! While we are camping before and after, for the two days of the hike, we’ll don our day packs and bring just what we need for day hiking plus a sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner for our stay at the Galehead Hut.

Join us on this challenging, beautiful adventure!

Experience: This trip is for experienced hikers. Please contact us at info@adventureuntamed.com for more information.

Accommodations: Tents at a campground nights 1 and 3; bunk rooms at the Galehead Hut night 2.

For multi-day trips, as a precaution, we ask that you get a COVID-19 PCR test 3-5 days prior to the trip, regardless of vaccination status.

Day 1 (May 27)

We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at camp the we’ll set up tents and go for a short warm-up hike. That evening, your guides will cook you dinner, do a gear check, and we’ll all get a good night’s sleep before starting the Pemi Loop the following morning.

Day 2 (May 28)

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the Pemi Loop! There will be ups, downs, and scrambles as we skirt the edge of the rugged Pemigewasset Wilderness. We’ll spend the night at the Galehead Mountain Hut, right in the heart of the White Mountains.

Day 3 (May 29)

After breakfast, we’ll take on the second portion of the Pemi Loop. This is arguably the more scenic of the two days as we get on the ridge and experience the 360-degree views of the White Mountains. We’ll hike back to our campsite, have dinner, and a good night’s sleep.

Day 4 (May 30)

You will have a choice to get up early for a short sunrise hike or rest and sleep in. After breakfast, we’ll make our way back to New York City.

All meals are included, except for food on the drive to and from the destination. We are a vegetarian company and happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.

We are backpacking the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains and summiting the tallest peak in New York State! The Adirondacks are wild, pristine, and beautiful. On this trip, we’ll climb three 46ers (high peaks in the Adirondacks over 4,000 feet). Skylight mountain has one of the most impressive views in the park. From its bald summit, you can see 30 other peaks. Gray mountain is a trailless, less-traveled peak, and this is your chance to add it to your 46er count. And of course, Mt. Marcy – the tallest peak in New York State and another bald summit with gorgeous views.

In between climbing mountains, we’ll be camping in the Adirondack wilderness. Two of our camps will be by beautiful forest lakes. We’ll spend the days hiking and the nights relaxing under the start, eating tasty food, and swapping stories. And the best part? The Adirondack High Peaks only allow 8 people to camp overnight, so we’ll be in a very small group – 6 participants and two guides – making it the perfect wilderness escape.

Come adventure in the Adirondacks with us!

This is a 4-day, 3 night trip. We’ll depart on Saturday, June 18th and return on Tuesday, June 21st.

Want to do this trip but not sure about your backpacking skills? Try our backpacking workshop at the end of April/beginning of May to brush up on the basics!

This trip is rated INTERMEDIATE+. It’s going to feel more challenging than a regular hiking trip, because of the extra backpack weight.

For multi-day trips, as a precaution, we ask that you get a COVID-19 test 3-5 days prior to the trip.

Looking to challenge yourself? The Escarpment Trail forms a link in the 340-mile, New-York-to-Albany Long Path. Hiking the full Escarpment is a challenging weekend adventure, but today you will take it on in just one day. This trail crosses seven summits over 3,000’ elevation on some of the most rugged and demanding terrain in the entire Catskills. We’ll hike through hardwood forests, cross swift-flowing creeks, and scramble up and down steep rock faces. These are the fabled mountains where Rip Van Winkle slept, and the trail has some of the most beautiful views in all of Catskill Mountains.

This is the perfect training hike for the Full Devil’s Path later in the summer! It’s just as long but packs in a little bit less elevation.

Windham High Peak and Blackhead are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #33 and #5 Catskill High Peaks (elevation 3,525’ and 3,941’).

Note: Must have prior tall-peak hiking experience in the Catskill Mountains or Adirondack Mountains before joining this hike. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@adventureuntamed.com.

This is a mountain that needs no introduction. Named “Great Mountain” (Katahdin) by the Penobscot Native Americans, it is also the official end point of the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail. It is also the tallest mountain in Maine.

And we picked an iconic route for this iconic mountain. We’ll start our day on the Hunt Trail, which coincides with the final segment of the Appalachian Trail. Most of the hike is above treeline, so the views are spectacular. And once we summit, it’s not the end of our day. We are doing this day as a thru-hike, so we can experience the legendary Knife’s Edge. While only 1.1 miles in length, this stretch of trail is exposed, technical, and absolutely unforgettable. Don’t worry, our guides will be there to guide you safely across as you experience this magnificent route.

We have parking reservations for two separate days, so if the weather does not make the ascent possible the first day, we have a rain date built in. If we are able to ascend as planned, we’ll spend the second day resting our legs and canoeing to explore more of Maine’s magnificent wilderness.

Experience: This trip is for experienced hikers. Please contact us at info@adventureuntamed.com for more information.

Accommodations: Shared rooms at beautiful Big Moose Cabins at the edge of a lake. The cabins have showers, electricity, and even kitchens that the guides will use to cook everyone tasty meals. We’ll be staying in comfort in a place where we can disconnect.

For multi-day trips, as a precaution, we ask that you get a COVID-19 PCR test 3-5 days prior to the trip, regardless of vaccination status.

Day 1 (July 14)

Your guides will pick you up at the Bangor, ME airport (airfare is not included in the cost of trip; please contact the AU team to confirm your arrival and departure times before making any plane reservations) and drive you to the base of Mt. Katahdin. We’ll unpack and do a short hike and a gear check. We’ll turn in early in anticipation of our climb the next day.

Day 2 (July 15)

It’s summit attempt day! We’ll get up early and may our way up the unforgettable trails of Katahdin!

Day 3 (July 16)

In case the weather does not cooperate the day before, we will use this day as a rain date. But if all goes according to plan, today we are going to be canoeing the whole day! We are giving our legs a break and exploring the Maine wilderness!

Day 4 (July 17)

You have an option to sleep in or join a guide on a sunrise hike. After breakfast, we’ll drive everyone to the Bangor airport to catch the departing flights.

All meals are included, except for food on the drive to and from the destination. We are a vegetarian company and happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Looking for the ultimate challenge? Hike the entire Devil’s Path in just one day. Known as one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Northeast, the Devil’s Path has steep, rugged ascents and equally difficult descents, slowing down the pace of even the most experienced hikers. Doing the entire hike in two days is considered challenging. Doing it in just 13.5 hours will put your skills and endurance to the ultimate test. But don’t worry, your Adventure Untamed Team will be there with resupply, and there will be bail-out points. AU guides will be on trail to help you succeed!

On this trip we will summit Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, and West Kill mountains. These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership.

And try Devil’s Path the other way in August!

Note: Must have prior tall-peak hiking experience in the Catskill Mountains or Adirondack Mountains before joining this hike. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@adventureuntamed.com.

We are doing the full Devil’s Path… with a twist. This hike is most-commonly done east to west. Today, we are mixing it up and hiking from the opposite direction.

Looking for the ultimate challenge? Hike the entire Devil’s Path in just one day. Known as one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Northeast, the Devil’s Path has steep, rugged ascents and equally difficult descents, slowing down the pace of even the most experienced hikers. Doing the entire hike in two days is considered challenging. Doing it in just 13.5 hours will put your skills and endurance to the ultimate test. But don’t worry, your Adventure Untamed Team will be there with resupply, and there will be bail-out points. AU guides will be on trail to help you succeed!

Want to do the full Devil’s Path east to west? Check out our July 23rd adventure!

On this trip we will summit Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, and West Kill mountains. These are required peaks for Catskill 3500 Club Membership

Note: Must have prior tall-peak hiking experience in the Catskill Mountains or Adirondack Mountains before joining this hike. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@adventureuntamed.com.

What’s Included:

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified guides
• Roundtrip transportation from NYC
• Water and snack resupply, and bailout options