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CLARYVILLE, NEW YORK

Hiking the Catskills

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6 Days | 5 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Overview > Summary

Through expert-led daily hikes, experience beauty and nature in Catskill Park — part of New York’s "forever wild" Forest Preserve. Join our naturalists for active adventures investigating and interpreting the dynamic natural history of the area as you encounter meadows, ponds, cascading waterfalls, and seemingly endless mountain trails throughout pristine landscapes.

Highlights

• Prepare for your outdoor explorations with safe hiking practices through instruction and learning minimum impact hiking techniques.
• Enjoy evening programs on subjects that accent and enhance your daily adventures.
• Learn about the area's human history and feel its charm as you meet challenges and invigorate your psyche and physique.

Program Notes

Programs vary according to distance, elevation, intensity, terrain, duration of hikes, and related subject matter. Please see the date specific information below and choose the program best suited to your interests and abilities.

Activity Notes

Hiking up to 10.4 miles on maintained trails, uneven terrain; elevation gains up to 2,000 feet.
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9/15/2013
Five Mountains in Five Days is designed to give participants the opportunity to reach new heights every day. Each day guests will climb to the summit of one of five well known mountains in the Catskills. Hikes range in length from three to ten miles daily and will include a pack lunch on the trail. These guided hikes will also feature information on wildlife ecology, forest ecology, and geology of the Catskills.9/29/2013
Five Mountains in Five Days is designed to give participants the opportunity to reach new heights every day. Each day guests will climb to the summit of one of five well known mountains in the Catskills. Hikes range in length from three to ten miles daily and will include a pack lunch on the trail. These guided hikes will also feature information on wildlife ecology, forest ecology, and geology of the Catskills.10/6/2013
Stretch and Stride is designed for participants who want to enjoy a week of hiking and yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting. Each morning before breakfast you will enjoy a yoga class followed by a day of hiking. After returning at the end of the day guests will enjoy a session of relaxing and stretching to help unwind. This program is ideal for guests who want to improve stretching and mobility while enjoying scenic views of the Catskills.11/3/2013
Five Mountains in Five Days is designed to give participants the opportunity to reach new heights every day. Each day guests will climb to the summit of one of five well known mountains in the Catskills. Hikes range in length from three to ten miles daily and will include a pack lunch on the trail. These guided hikes will also feature information on wildlife ecology, forest ecology, and geology of the Catskills.
Coordinated by Frost Valley YMCA/East Valley Lodge.
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