Discover a new way to adventure with this off-trail hike of a favorite Catskills peak
Bushwhacking, or hiking off-trail, is one of our favorite ways to immerse ourselves fully in the forest. Your expert backcountry guide will lead with confidence on our hike to an off-trail peak, meaning we'll navigate with map and compass, with GPS backup. Amateur and experienced hikers looking for a new challenge will see the forest from a different perspective as determine the best path to our destination, see fields of flowers off trail, scramble up steep sections, and finally reach the summit. After our hike, we'll head to local brewery for brews and bites.
Hike stats
🥾 The Catskills are home to numerous off-trail peaks. We'll choose our destination the week of our adventure to ensure that we have good conditions for our hike. Hike milage and elevation will be shared at that time.
⛰️ Plan for a steep and scrambly hike with challenging conditions.
🧭 Difficulty: Challenging
The Destination Backcountry Difference
Why hike with us? Expert guides. Founded in 2011, our NY State-licensed guides are not merely hike leaders, they are ambassadors for the outdoors, dedicated to sharing their passion for nature with others.
A FULL day of adventure: Our all-inclusive day escapes include transportation, meals, and a full day of hiking and adventure. Make your escape upstate worth every minute!
On this trail, our guides will share:
🥾Navigate off-trail with confidence with an experience backcountry guide
📍Summiting an off-trail peak comes with a unique sense of fulfillment and accomplishment
🌲 Incredible observations about the forest and wildlife we may encounter, including transitions between ecosytems
What's Included?
🚐 Transportation to and from NYC
☕ Breakfast: Your adventure includes a breakfast of fresh fruit and donuts and a selection of coffee and tea for the drive to the trailhead
🧀 Lunch: We will provide a healthy, gourmet lunch and snacks during our adventure. We offer vegetarian and vegan options, and we’re happy to accommodate any dietary and allergy needs.
🌄 On trail guidance from an expert NYS licensed guide
Schedule
6:30 Brooklyn Pickup near Barclays
7:00 Manhattan Pickup at Grand Central
~8:30 Rest Stop
~9:45 Arrival at Trailhead
~12:30 Lunch at Summit
~1:00 Hike out
~2:30 Van heads to local brewery
~3:30 Van returns to the city
~4:30 Rest stop
~7:00 Manhattan Drop Off
~7:30 Brooklyn Drop Off
*All times are estimates. We adjust every adventure to the pace and needs of the group. Travel time are subject to many factors, including weather and traffic.
What Do I Need to Bring With Me?
Must have
💧 2, 1-liter water bottles
🎽 Wear: Comfortable, breathable clothes. Standard workout clothes are great for hiking
🥾 Footwear: Sturdy sneakers, trail runners, or hiking boots. We’ll let you know well in advance if conditions call for special footwear.
🧣A few extra layers of clothes for breaks
Good to have
🌧️ Rain shell
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧢 Hat
FAQs
What happens after I book my adventure? You will receive a confirmation email for your adventure within 24 hours of booking. Your guide will reach out 7-10 days before your adventure with an update on trail conditions, weather, a final packing list, our adventure waiver, and more.
More questions? Visit our FAQ page here.
