Hiking Resources
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Regulations
Here are the basics: camping
and fires are prohibited over 3500' (except in an
emergency or in winter). Camping is prohibited within
150' of any road, trail, spring or other body of water
unless a "camp here" marker is posted. If a privy is
present, use it, otherwise dig a hole and bury human
waste at least 150' from water or campsites. Please,
leave no trace and
obey posted signs. These rules are here to protect you,
the forest and others. More detailed official DEC
regulations can be found below.
Safety
- Hiking Safety
- hikeSafe
- Safety Articles
- Winter Preparedness [video | notes]
Car Pooling
Trail Maps
Organizations
- NY-NJ Trail Conference - Catskills
- Catskill Interpretative Center
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Catskill Mountain Club
Local Outfitters
Offering discounts to 3500 Club members