During the fall months hunting season may be in effect and it's better to be safe than sorry. We don't expect you to travel with your own blaze orange hunting colors so we provide high visibility vests for your use during your stay. They're located in the two queen bedrooms closets and we just ask that you put them back when you're done using them. Wearing them will help keep you visible on all trails that may have hunters present. 

Pratt Rock Park, 1.8-mile out-and-back trail by the side of Route 23 outside of Prattsville is cloaked in legend. Pratt Rock Park is open to the public every day. The climb to the rocks is steep, and may be unfit for young children, but the path is clear and ascents a series of gently graded inclines to the carved cliff wall 500 feet above the road. The sculptures and the view of the valley make the short climb more than worth the effort. Approximately 5 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Experience this 2.9-mile out-and-back trail near North Blenheim, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Approximately 25 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

This is a 1.7-mile out-and-back short trail along the West Kill leading to Diamond Notch Falls. The trail is rocky but very wide and runs uphill from the parking area to the falls.

This is a great hike for kids to enjoy on a hot summer day. The falls are popular, so an early start is recommended on the weekends. Stop at West Kill Brewery (on Spruceton Rd) on the way out. Approximately 25 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Head out on this 3.7-mile out-and-back trail near Haines Falls, New York. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.  Approximately 25 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

For a shorter, but more vigorous falls hike, head out on this 1.6-mile out-and-back trail near Haines Falls, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. Approximately 25 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Explore this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Elka Park, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.  Approximately 30 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Explore this 0.4-mile out-and-back trail near Elka Park, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Approximately 30 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Get to know this 0.4-mile loop trail near Elka Park, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Approximately 30 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Experience this 3.8-mile out-and-back trail near Elka Park, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.  Approximately 30 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Discover this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Maplecrest, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Approximately 25 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

Experience this 3.4-mile loop trail near Delhi, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Approximately 45 minutes away from Wilderkaat.

So if you're not from "the woods" normally, you might discover a ton of new animals/bugs/plants that you wonder about. It's so fun to "catch" a new species and we highly recommend the "Seek" App.

It's free and no registration is involved, and no user data is collected.

Seek will ask permission to turn on location services, but your location is obscured to respect your privacy while still allowing species suggestions from your general area. Your precise location is never stored in the app or sent to iNaturalist.

Our image recognition technology is based on observations submitted to iNaturalist.org and partner sites, and identified by the iNaturalist community.

This is a great app for families who want to spend more time exploring nature together.