The Devil’s Path

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Why “Neversink”?

The Neversink River, a beautiful gem of a stream at the far eastern end of the Finger Lakes Trail in the Catskills, takes its name from an Algonquian word variously spelled as Newasink, Narrasing, Nevisinck, and Naewersink. It’s translated variously as “wild or mad river” or “a continual running stream” or “high land between waters.”
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Ring In Winter In The Great Western Catskills

Early Bird Deals and Last Seasons Pricing
Winter is set to rock this year with predictions of El Nino influences bringing over 100 inches of precipitation to the region. For many in the downstate New York area, there’s no better place to enjoy winter weekends than close to home in the Great Western Catskills of Delaware [...]

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Adopt a Section of the Finger Lakes Trail

You love the outdoors, why not have an excuse for a few more trips each year to spend in the wonders of nature? The FLTC has openings for caretakers of small segments of trail. To find out more or to volunteer, email Steve Catherman at stevec@roadrunner.com
-2.3 miles of trail in Cattaraugus County, east of Ellicottville
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New Minnewaska State Park Trail Map Available

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is now offering a multiuse trail map for sale of the main trail systems in its 20,000 acres. The waterproof maps are printed on Tyvek and feature a topographic layout of the trails and terrain at Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
The map side highlights the entrances and main areas of the park [...]

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6 Fall Hikes and Rambles with Kids in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

Click here to read: 6 Fall Hikes and Rambles with Kids in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

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DEC may ban chainsawing in wilderness areas

By MIKE LYNCH, Adirondack Daily Enterprise, link to original post
Proposed environmental conservation regulations governing wilderness, primitive and canoe areas in the state Forest Preserve would add the operation of chainsaws and other motorized equipment to the list of things banned in those lands, except under special permits.
The additional language would be added to Section 196 [...]

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AMC’s New York-New Jersey Chapter wants you to take a hike

By Kevin Devaney Jr. • lohud.com • link to original post
It doesn’t take long for Skip Doyle’s mind to wander as he strolls in the woods through the Lower Hudson Valley. The more he basks in the serenity of his surroundings, the more Doyle wonders why he doesn’t have more company. “I’m always amazed at [...]

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New O&W rail trail set to open in Woodridge, NY Aug 30

Wayne Independent, link to original post
The Fallsburg O&W Rail Trail Committee is inviting the public to attend a ribbon-cutting and trail dedication on Sunday, August 30th at 11 a.m. in Woodridge.   The ribbon-cutting will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on Roosevelt Avenue in downtown Woodridge, next to the gazebo and rail-trail sign.
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Hunter Mountain via the Spruceton Jeep & Devil’s Path Trails

Click here to read: Hunter Mountain via the Spruceton Jeep & Devil’s Path Trails – Catskill Mountains, NY – 7/16/09

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