| Catskill Mountain Foundation Community Farm | A hoop house for growing organic produce. The Foundation's educational outreach, in cooperation with the Cornell Cooperative Ext., includes a pilot program with the Hunter-Tannersville Elementary School for students.
Address: Route 23A, Hunter
Phone: 518-263-4908 |
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| Catskill Mountain House Site | America's first destination mountain resort, built in 1823, perched on the edge of the eastern escarpment of the Catskills, the "Wall of Manitou"
Directions: On Route 18, 4 miles off 23A in Haines Falls |
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| Devil's Tombstone | A natural rock formation that resembles a large tombstone with wonderful hiking trails. Park rangers on duty.
Directions: Route 214, off Route 23A, Lanesville, just past Hunter
Phone: 518-382-0680 |
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| Five State Lookout | View of the Hudson River Valley and five states.
Directions: Off of Route 23 in East Windham. County Route 67, Freehold
Phone: 518-634-7626 |
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| Kaaterskill Falls | Highest waterfall in NY State. Marked hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley.
Address: Route 23A, Haines Falls
Phone: 518-589-5058 |
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| Mountain Top Arboretum | 21 acres of exotic and native trees and shrubs for public to enjoy. Open May-October for free self-guided tours. Summer lectures/special programs. Student groups welcome.
Directions: 2 miles north of the Tannersville traffic light (Hill Rd.) on Rte. 23C, Tannersville
Contact: Joan Kutcher
Phone/FAX: 518-589-3903
Website: http://www.mtarbor.org/
Email: mtarbor@mhonline.net |
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| North/South Lake | Hundreds of acres of pristine state land. Campground and recreational area in the summer. In the winter, no fee use for hundreds of trails to delight the hearty winter sports person. Great for a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Directions: Off Rt. 23A in Haines Falls at the end of County Route 18 |
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| Pratt Rock | Picnic tables; ample parking.
Address: Route 23, Prattsville
Phone: 518-299-3395 |
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| Rip Van Winkle Trail | A very scenic route from Palenville to Haines Falls, following the footsteps of Rip Van Winkle. Built by prison chain gangs, Route 23A took 7 years to complete (1914-1921).
Directions: Route 23A, Palenville-Haines Falls |
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| Tannersville Bike Path - Huckleberry Multi-Use Trail | Running from Clum Hill Road across from Cortina Valley, down around some of Tannersville Lake, all the way to Bloomer Road, the bike path covers approximately 2-miles. Walkers, hikers and cross-country skiers welcome. No motorized vehicles please.
Located in: Tannersville
Phone: 518-589-5850 |
