This cave is actually Fulmer mine area. Enjoy the hike up the mountain. Extremely hot, that day so…read morewe stood at the mouth of the cave to cool down! Area known for being a source of hematite. Will hike around the area again as there are several trails to hike. Delaware river is at the base and got a nice view of tubers enjoying the river along the way. We'll have to try that too sometime.

Great hike! I would recommend this hike to everyone. Very nice views. We did the whole loop and was…read moreworth it

This is a 6.8 mile (10.9 kilometers) moderately challenging hike (1,007 feet elevation gain) at…read moreMinnewaska State Park Preserve. Highlights of the trail are Sam's point, Ice cave and lastly Verkeerderkill falls. At Sam's point there are dramatic overlooks and spectacular cliff views, A photographer's paradise. Ice cave was amazing, we had to go through some crevices, my headlamp was very useful at those dark areas and footpath, I noticed remnants of ice inside even at the start of summer (that's when I did the hike), did a little rock scrambling outside the cave, there was an extraordinary ridge overlook at the end of the cave and a fantastic view from a large rock outcrop. The most challenging and strenuous part was the hike from the Ice cave to Verkeerderkill Falls - rocky, narrow, lengthy, uneven, wet, slippery, stream-like path, trekking poles and waterproof hiking boots was a big help to endure the trail. Verkeerderkill falls is a spectacle to see, there are a few ridges, escarpment, and ledge spots (somewhat perilous as all were near the drop-off) to rest and view the falls (I found a good spot facing the falls while hydrating, snacking and replenishing my energy). A solid day's workout, this is everything I could ask for from a great recreational, adventurous, stimulating hike with mother nature.

Very interesting and fun hike. Me and my friends hiked for 5 hours total. We've visited the ice…read morecaves and the waterfalls . Didn't make it to the lake because it started to thunderstorm. The hike to the waterfall is long so pack a lot of water. Also if it didn't rain before , the waterfall will be very light. In general it's a perfect place to connect with nature and cool down inside the ice caves. P.s. you still can see big chunks of ice deep down in the caves.

This is a nice little hike to get to see some cool things. However, you do have to pay $5 per…read moreperson and sign a waiver because it is a private owned hike. The hike itself is fairly simple and shouldn't take more than an hour. It is more of a nice walk to get to an awesome view of the surrounding area. If you are up for a little more adventure you can explore the rock formations and caves that are right next to the view. This is definitely a good place for beginner hikers to go but still has a view that all skills would love to see.

A short hike up the hill leads to breathtaking views. I'm told there's sometimes a fee to hike up…read morewhich may be a weekend thing because the entrance was not manned on Wednesday afternoon. "No littering or smoking!" It's unfortunate this is something that needs to be posted but humans love to leave their trash and destroy all things natural and beautiful. Needless to say, whatever you bring up with you should also return down with you. The hike up is only 10-15 minutes depending on your speed with a few moderately steep areas. Closer to the top there are larger steps (rocks) requiring a little bit of climbing to hoist yourself onto the very tip top of the overlook. Very peaceful and very few people on the weekdays.

Very cool visitor's center with a lot of info and taxidermied animals. If you are hiking,…read moredefinitely bring waterproof shoes or crocs in sport mode because the path to the waterfall crosses a stream. Unfortunately, there's no man made bridge over it on the way. I'd recommend wearing long pants even in the summer because there's a lot of bushes that may scratch your legs on the way. Seems like the paths through the woods are pretty narrow. Maybe I'll come another time when it's blueberry season. Amazing views, just don't fall off!

Boyfriend and I wanted to come here for over a year now. Last year we went to a different spot of…read morethe Minnewaska, and the view did not disappoint. Since the parking lot isn't big (more or less 60 cars), you need to make a reservation to get in. And they are strict about this. We wanted to come in one time and they made us turn around. I am not sure if you need a reservation if you are visiting during the week, but you definitely need one for the weekend visit. Making a reservation is relatively easy. You go to the park's website (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com) and just find or enter the park, or google this park and the top link should get you there directly. The reservation is $10 per car (plus tax/ optional donation). You can choose either 9am-2pm or 2pm-evening slot. My boyfriend is not an early riser, so I booked us the 2pm slot. I don't know how fast the reservations sell out, but I booked our slot 6 days in advance just in case. When you get there, you need show your reservation to the employees. I think it is until a certain hour, because when we were back from our hike and leaving around 430-5pm the employees guarding the entrance were gone. There is a building where you can get a free map and brochures, a little gift shop (pins for pin collectors and stickers), bathrooms, water refill area, and a big room full of facts about the area and a table with a topographic 3D map of the hikes. There is over 15miles of trails to hike available. The map is interactional, you press a button with a hike you're interested in and the map lights up with the path. Pretty cool! My boyfriend isn't an experienced hiker or does not like to hike all day as I.... so we choose the 3miles loop. The path wasn't paved, but it was smooth enough for strollers to go on. We started from the direction of Sam's point and continued by the water and cell phone towers back. Once you come in you are walking up (not very steep) path in a forrest. about half a mile I think you see the rock formation where people go on to see the view. We found some rocks below that formation and took some photos there. We were all alone, so it wasn't embarrassing to set up a tripod and take as many photos and as funny ones as we wanted. About another .2miles you go up to the official "Sam's Point" overview. It was semi crowded, so we were grateful we found a non populated spot a little below. Same view. Continuing you walk through the path and on both sides you have not so tall (maybe 8-12 feet) trees and other greenery. Everything has a placket, which labels the type of tree/ plant that grows nearby. There is an area with dead trees, which combined with some dark clouds that passed up at the same time - looked pretty eerie! Like from a spooky movie. Then you pass a body of water. We saw mama and baby ducks swimming past us. Then you just walk through other various sights, like forrest with a some ferns, forrest without them, passing by what is left of Berry Picker Cabins, and the cell phone towers, until you reach the exit. I am definitely coming back! My boyfriend and I been here for 2 years in a row, so we are probably going to make this our new annual trip. The view of the mountains is truly incredible, especially for someone living in the middle of NYC haha. It is always a great joy to get out and see something this amazing that nature formed. Loved every minute of it!

Short (1.5 mile from Shaft 2A Road) hike to waterfall. Last…read moretime I was here was during the height of the pandemic. The trail was virtually empty. Sometimes trail is closed for restoration; check before you go.

This trail is an easy to follow and relatively short trail. It is about 1.5 miles out and back…read morefrom the parking lot. We went on a Saturday, but it was not crowded at all. It was about 10-15 walk from the parking lot to see the lower fall. The fall was good, but would be better if it had more water. Ices on the wall from overnight, but they were melting during the day as the weather was in the 40s. The steps toward the upper fall were icy due to the melting ice, so I did not get to the upper fall with my kids. Will definitely come back on a warmer day to go up to the upper fall.

Serene little spot in the Catskills of upstate New York. Perfect place to enjoy nature on the…read moretrails or on their surprisingly large lake. My girlfriend and I spent a few hours here on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you rent a boat you can keep it out as long as you want, and you have access to the whole property for the entire day. We spent awhile in kayaks and had the whole lake to ourselves for the entire time. We then spent some time down at the swimming hole and had that to ourselves as well. Everyone who works there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful day overall and the perfect end to a perfect weekend getaway.

Fantastic place with kayaking, a water hole, a light trail, picnic tables, and great friendly…read morestaff. Thank you Dana! Also, a nice niche store with ice cream, wine, and more.

Amazing guide. Very friendly, informative and an overall great experience. I would highly recommend.read more

Greg at RVW Adventure Guides is a talented adventurer and excellent mentor to those seeking deeper…read moreconnections to the outdoors. I highly recommended utilizing his expertise when planning your next adventure in the beautiful Catskills Mountains.

I would highly recommend this guide service! Brian was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and was…read moregreat at sharing his know how with us. He was also patient and put us at ease right away. We still are talking about how great our trip was, thanks to Brian!

I highly recommend Brian Foster and his company Reel Catskills! He provided me with a fly fishing…read morelesson that included time on the water practicing what we had just learned. He was patient and VERY knowledgeable. His passion for fishing on the Delaware County waterways is incredible! Don't miss out on your chance to learn a new skill! Thanks Reel Catskills!!!

It's mostly young people working the river trips. Some of them were great (really), but others…read moreseemed like they couldn't be bothered. In particular, exiting the river at Milford there was no good spot to get out, the rocks were very slippery, and two employees just stood and talked to each other as an elderly man struggled to get out, pretending they didn't see that the man was struggling.

The campsite advertises quiet hours but no one is around to enforce the rules. Guests are…read moredisrespectful of the rules partying until all hours of the morning. When we asked the front desk if they will enforce quiet hours they said we go home at night like it's not their problem. I understand the staff can't work all night but someone should be available to check their guests are behaving appropriately.