Sullivan County and the surrounding area have many hikes suitable for novice and advanced hikers alike. Some of these hikes are located in town parks, some are railtrails and some are found on state forest lands. The surfaces for the hikes and terrains vary from flat and smooth to those of a more rustic nature. The hikes have been divided into various areas around the county and have been rated as EASY, MODERATE and STRENUOUS.

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  • Alder Lake
    Alder Lake
    Popular for camping and hiking. Easy walk around the lake. Nice Len-to at a beaver meadow.
  • Balsam Lake Mountain
    Balsam Lake Mountain
    One of the 3500 foot peaks in the Catskills. Destination is the fire tower on the summit.
  • Basha Kill
    Basha Kill
    Beautiful wetland with nice views. Many species of plants and animals. A favorite of birders.
  • Crystal Lake
    Crystal Lake
    Secluded lake off the beaten path. Short hike around the lake with opportunity to see wildlife.
  • Denman Mountain
    Denman Mountain
    Hike around Denman Mountain on a snowmobile trail. Return on a dirt road.
  • Frick Pond
    Frick Pond
    Many opportunities for short and long hikes around two different ponds. Varied terrain and distances.
  • Jensen Ledges
    Jensen Ledges
    Short hike to a series of ledges which overlook the "big Bend" in the Delaware River.
  • Little Pond
    Little Pond
    POnd at the site of a state campground. Walk around the pond or tackle Cabot Mountain for a nice view.
  • Long Pond
    Long Pond
    Hike in a secluded area with a small pond where you may see with red-wing blackbirds. Hike along the Willowemoc Creek.
  • Neversink Unique
    Neversink Unique
    Hikes here vary in distance and difficulty with the longest visiting three different waterfalls.
  • Red Hill
    Red Hill
    One of the five fire towers in the Catskills that has been restored. Volunteers man the towers on weekends during the summer.
  • Trout Pond
    Trout Pond
    Russell Brook Falls is less than half a mile from the parking area. Hike to Trout and Mud Ponds or camp in one of the many primitive sites or in the two lean-tos.
  • Tusten Mountain
    Tusten Mountain
    The hike starts on the Delaware River and passes by several quarries and mines as it loops over the top of Tusten Mountain.
  • Tusten Mountain
    Walnut Mountain
    The hike starts at the main parking area and follows wide carriageways on loops around Walnut Mountain.
  • Alder Lake
    Alder Lake
    Popular for camping and hiking. Easy walk around the lake. Nice Len-to at a beaver meadow.
  • Balsam Lake Mountain
    Balsam Lake Mountain
    One of the 3500 foot peaks in the Catskills. Destination is the fire tower on the summit.
  • Basha Kill
    Basha Kill
    Beautiful wetland with nice views. Many species of plants and animals. A favorite of birders.
  • Crystal Lake
    Crystal Lake
    Secluded lake off the beaten path. Short hike around the lake with opportunity to see wildlife.
  • Denman Mountain
    Denman Mountain
    Hike around Denman Mountain on a snowmobile trail. Return on a dirt road.
  • Frick Pond
    Frick Pond
    Many opportunities for short and long hikes around two different ponds. Varied terrain and distances.


Below is a list of all the trails on the website. Clicking on a header in a column will sort the list on that column.

Name Distance Difficulty
Frick Pond Loop 2.2 Easy
Loggers Loop 3.7 Moderate
Frick and Hodge Pond Loop 6.4 Strenuous
Long Pond Out and Back 2.3 Easy
Long Pond Short Loop 3.5 Moderate
Long Pond Complete Loop 6.0 Strenuous
Neversink River 1.4 Easy
Denton and Mullet Brook Falls 4.6 Moderate
Three Falls 8.4 Very Strenuous
Alder Lake Loop 1.7 Easy
Beaver Meadow Lean-to 4.7 Moderate
Beecher Lake Overlook 8.6 Very Strenuous
Russell Brook Falls 0.3 Easy
Trout Pond Out and Back 3.0 Moderate
Trout Pond Loop 4.5 Strenuous
Tusten Mountain Loop 3.1 Moderate
Around Little Pond Loop 0.9 Easy
Little Pond Loop 3.3 Moderate
Little Pond Loop and Cabot Mountain 4.6 Strenuous
Balsam Lake Mountain 4.3 Strenuous
Red Hill 2.6 Moderate
Haven Road to Tower (out and back) 2.3 Easy
Haven Road toward Wurtsboro (out and back) 4.7 Moderate
Basha Kill Southern Loop 10.4 Very Strenuous
Crystal Lake Loop 1.8 Moderate
Denman Mountain Loop 6.4 Strenuous
Jensen Ledges (out and back) 2.1 Moderate
Walnut Mountain (West Lake Loop) 1.0 Easy
Walnut Mountain (Around the Mountain) 1.9 Moderate
Walnut Mountain (Up and Over Loops) 5.1 Strenuous