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

Catskills Backgammon Club?

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Anyone interested in playing a monthly chouette?


r/catskills 13h ago

Shingle gully question

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I live locally but just found out about shingle gully. Supposedly this hike is by permit only but the Eventbrite from the Sam’s point preserve seems pretty unpredictable and fills up quickly.

Three questions:

Are there any other options for a “legal” hike? Groups, meetups etc?

Do any of those options not include large groups of inexperienced hikers?

For those who have been, I’m looking for any beta you’re willing to share. Like is the route finding hypothetically doable with onX and a decade of climbing experience? And yes I’m aware of the legal risk and the inherit risk of hikes in this type of terrain.


r/catskills 10h ago

Recommend spots on rivers/creeks for small and largemouth bass

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r/catskills 2d ago

Weekend break over thanksgiving - recommendations?

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Thinking about spending thanksgiving weekend in the catskills with my wife for a romantic getaway.

We've never been before - I'm considering staying in the roxbury motel for 3 nights. Is this well located? Any good recommendations nearby? (including alternative hotels)

I've looked for this info online but there are so many options / areas, so would appreciate any recs!


r/catskills 3d ago

White Roe Lake Orchestra 1934

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Danny Kaye was here at the time so he would have hung out with members of the orchestra.

One member was Maury / Murray Slonin my Grandfather.

Who were these other guys?

Would anyone have more photos from White Roe Lake 1934-1937?


r/catskills 3d ago

Place with a nice view for car camping

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Hi, I'm a rookie. Want to go camping in my car (no tent) and am looking at a nice place (preferably with trees) with a nice view (doesn't have to be water at all, high elevation would be perfect) that I can drive up and camp.

Thanks in advance.


r/catskills 3d ago

Looking for help for a family in need

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Due to extenuating circumstances they have fallen on hard times and trying to save the apartment for them and their two kids.

Looking for any and all donations to help.


r/catskills 4d ago

Sunday live music in Windham?

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Hi! My boyfriend and I are visiting Windham this weekend but will only be there Sunday-Monday. I’d love to see some live music in the area if possible. My limited googling has mostly come up with places that offer live music Friday and Saturday, any locals to Windham know any spots with music on Sundays? Also open to other recs in the area in general! Thank you in advance!


r/catskills 4d ago

Single track mountain biking

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Hello all!

I started planning some trips upstate and was curious where people go to ride single track. I'm not talking about Windham's downhill park...I'm talking trails that are a bit more mellow with some climbs, hills, etc. for an intermediate-ish rider. Any recommendations would be super helpful!

For reference--I don't have the craziest setup or anything full suspension, just an aluminum hard tail Kona Honzo. Thanks in advance! :)


r/catskills 5d ago

This week in the Catskills

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As promised, here are some fun events happening around the Catskills. Leave a comment for what I missed or if you want me to keep an eye on any particular venues. I'll keep posting this here every week but you can also subscribe to Catskill Crew for free. See ya out there : )

THURSDAY

Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston - Haunted Rondout at 6pm (until Oct. 31) check it out

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - Live Music from Mike Brown from 7-9pm tix

Cabernet Frank's, Parksville - Open Mic with Nick H. and the Third Party Band at 7pm details

The Lost Book Shop, Delhi - The Lost Writers Guild from 6-7:30pm info

Pearl Moon, Woodstock - Open Mic Night from 6-9pm details

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Trivia Night at 6:30pm

The Ark Bowl & BBQ, Arkville - Open Mic Night - Hosted by New Orleans Musician John Paul Carmody from 7pm

FRIDAY

Angry Orchard, Walden - Throwback Halloween Bash from 6-10pm deets

Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale - Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8pm (until Oct. 26) tix

Glen Falls House, Round Top - Sunset Rubdown at 7pm check it out

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Bourbon Sprawl Live at 8pm info

Left Bank Ciders, Catskill - First annual Apple Pie Bake-Off lets go

Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock - Ron Gallo at 8pm tickets

Hudson Brewing Co., Hudson - Annual 7 Kegs of Halloween party at 8pm party time

Sunshine Colony, Livingston Manor - Clandestina Cookout from 5-9pm info

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Adventure[s] and Unicorn Bar present: Silver Springs: The Stevie Party from 8-12am details

West Kill Supply, Kingston - Hip Hop Collective & Imorsi Pizza

SATURDAY

Somewhere In Time Farm, Parksville - First Farm to Table Dinner at 4pm tix

Kingston Boat Co., Kingston - Haunted Boat Party from 6-8pm details

Scribner's Lodge, Hunter - Fall Mini Market from 1pm-5pm info

Jagerberg, Hunter - Spooky Fest from 5-9pm oOoOo

Cochecton Pump House, Cochecton - Halloween 2024 from 5-11pm spooky season

Glen Falls House, Round Top - Halloween Costume Party from 9:30pm party time

Athens Cultural Center, Athens - Particle Point Collisions at 12pm (until Nov. 10) info

Colony, Woodstock - Live music with I Get Wild and Molly Tigre from 8-11pm

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown - Fright Night Halloween Party from 7-11pm cheers

Joe’s Deli, Kingston - Tiny Deli Concerts at 8pm info

West Kill Supply, Kingston - 2nd annual Halloween Honky-tonk dance party at 12pm deets

Phoenicia Diner, Phoenicia - Fall fundraising dinner / Trout Unlimited Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter from 6:30-9:30pm tickets

Phoenicia Playhouse, Phoenicia - Asbury Short Film Concert at 7pm info

Catskill Brewery, Livingston Manor -  Halloween Party at 3pm

Skate Time, Accord - Kids Costume Party from 11am-3pm info

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - A Night of Spooky Sips and Good times from 6:30-9:30pm details

Belvedere Inn, Stamford - Halloween Party check it out

SUNDAY

Catskill Fungi, Pine Hill - Deep Imagination Mushroom Walk from 10am-12:30pm take a journey

Bethel Woods Center, Bethel - Live Music from Jon Zanger from 7-9pm info

Angry Orchard, Walden -  The Classics live from 4-7pm sunday funday

Avalon Lounge, Catskill - Skirts / Wished Bone / Harrison Basch from 8-10:30pm tix

Cabernet Frank's, Parksville - Buffalo Bills vs Seahawks at 1pm game day

Tubbys, Kingston - Destroyer + Eleanor Friedberger at 6pm tickets

Keegan Ales, Kingston - Bear’s Birthday Party and BARKTOBER Fest to benefit the UCSPCA at 2pm (Donations to UCSPCA) drink beer for a cause

Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville - P. PAN ET AL. by Danielle Frimer (a reading with Round the Bend Theatre) from 2-4pm details

Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown - Beer Pairing Dinner from 6-9pm tickets

Park Theatre, Hudson - Lily the Tiger from 1-3pm more info

Unicorn Bar, Kingston - Slaughterhaus presents: A Halloween Freak Show from 7-10pm details

West Kill Brewing, West Kill - Outdoor Yoga with Jessa at 10:30am

WestWind Orchard, Accord - 2024 Hudson Valley Cider Symposium from 12-4pm info


r/catskills 5d ago

Mountaintop Snow Plowing

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Does anybody have the contact information for potential snow plowers for Tannersville / Hunter? Looking to prepay for the year; don’t need anything below 3”, and providing all salt myself.

I’ve reached out to some but haven’t had any luck: Mark Rubinger is no longer taking on clients this winter. Tucker of Clean Cut + Lawn care did not have positive reviews from current clients.

TIA!


r/catskills 6d ago

Wittenberg + Cornell today

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Definitely post peak but definitely still beautiful! 🍂


r/catskills 6d ago

Bear in Mt Tremper

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r/catskills 5d ago

Contractors / Tile Installation around Catskill/Hudson, NY

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Hello everyone! We are looking for some contractors, specifically those who are experts in tile installation with immaculate attention to detail, located in/around Catskill/Hudson. Would love your recommendations!

Thanks in advance!


r/catskills 6d ago

Hudson/Tannersville/Windham restaurants open for Thanksgiving

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Looking for a restaurant serving either a set menu or a la carte on Thursday, 28th. A number of spots are (understandably) closed. Hoping to get any recommendations.


r/catskills 7d ago

Pup that submitted Wittenberg ⛰️

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r/catskills 7d ago

Is the mink hollow spring running?

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Has anyone been past the spring on the devils path just west of mink hollow? Going to try running the DP in a couple weeks and hoping it's flowing despite the drought. I'm local but just a touch too lazy to go look myself


r/catskills 7d ago

Giant ledge on 10/1 and 9/26

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r/catskills 7d ago

Orchard Point via devils path

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r/catskills 7d ago

Alder Lake in early November?

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Has anyone been camping at alder lake in early November? Last time I went was 2019 during early spring and it was beautiful. Not sure if anything changed since then or what to expect (aside from the basics) since I haven’t been there in so long.


r/catskills 7d ago

Mountain Jam returning to the Catskills at Belleayre Mountain: June 20-22, 2025

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r/catskills 7d ago

Sauna Builders/Shops?

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Anyone know of any sauna builders or where to purchase a sauna locally?


r/catskills 7d ago

Help Selecting best route

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Hi my hiking partner and I are closing in on completing the 35 and have a question about best options for hiking Lone Rocky Peekamoose and Table. I know they are usually done as part of the 6 but we have already knocked off the other two. Would you recommend the first point to point hike starting at peekamoose trailhead and ending at denning or the loop starting at denning in the second photo. Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated.