AMC Catskill Mountain Guide, 2nd : AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in the Catskills

by Kick, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781934028193
• ISBN10: 1934028193
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-17
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

Summary

A must-have for every Catskills hiker, this revised and updated guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club offers hikers up-to-date coverage of more than 300 miles of trails in the Catskills Mountains. Inside you'll find detailed descriptions of trails to suit every ability levelfrom an easy walk to the Kaaterskill Falls, to strenuous climbs in the Indian Head Wilderness Area, including Devil's Path, a favorite route for backpackers. Tips on trip planning and map and compass use, plus notes on the geology, flora, and fauna of the region make this guide an ideal addition to your pack.

Author Biography

Peter W. Kick, a native of the Catskills Mountains, is a New York State licensed wilderness guide and trip leader.  The author of several hiking and mountain-biking guides, he has written for Backpacker, Sailing, Outdoor Traveler, and Adirondack Life.  He lives in Saugerties, N.Y.

Table of Contents

North Mountain Wild Forest

Hunter Mountain Wild Forest

Blackhead Range—Windham High Peak Wild Forests

Indian Head Wilderness Area

Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Overlook Wild Forest

Phoenicia—Mounta Tobias Wild Forestnbsp; nbsp; Southern Catskills

Sundown Wild Forest

Slide Mountain Wilderness Area

Willowemoc Wild Forests-Revised/new locator maps for each area nbsp; Central Catskills

Big Indian Wilderness Area

Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest

Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest nbsp; Western Catskills

Cherry Ridge Wild Forest

Middle Mountain Wild Forest-Revised/new locator maps for each area

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