Appalachian Mountain Club Books is pleased to announce the release of the Catskill Mountain Guide, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive guide from licensed wilderness guide and trip leader Peter Kick offers up-to-date coverage of more than 300 miles of trails in the Catskill Mountains.
The Catskill Mountain Guide, 2nd Edition includes two fully updated, pull-out, color, GPS-rendered topographic trail maps, complete with trail segment mileage, that thoroughly cover the Catskill region. Each trip description in this easy-to-use guide includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty.
The trails covered in this guide are designed to suit every ability level – from an easy walk to the Kaaterskill Falls, to strenuous climbs in the Indian Head Wilderness Areas, including Devil’s Path. The variety of scenic, challenging hikes in this guide will make it of interest to even the most experienced Catskills hiker as they trek through the “Land in the Sky”.
Special Features
- Detailed descriptions of virtually all trails in the Catskills, including trailhead and junctions elevations
- Two new full-color, GPS rendered, pull-out maps featuring trail mileage
- Fully updated to reflect changes in Catskill Park Master Plan
- Detailed locator maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
- Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty for each trail
- Helpful hiking and safety tips
- Essays about the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks
“The 2nd edition of the Catskill Mountain Guide is now the most comprehensive and accurate hiking guidebook for the region.”
- Aaron Bennett, Outings Chair, The Catskill Mountain Club
About the Author
Peter W. Kick, a native of the Catskills, is a New York State licensed wilderness guide and trip leader. He has authored several hiking and mountain-biking guides, including AMC’s Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley.
Ordering Information
AMC Books are available wherever books are sold, and are distributed by The Globe Pequot Press, Inc., Guilford, CT 06437. Booksellers please call 888-249-7586. The general public may order directly from the AMC or by calling 800-262-4455.
About the AMC
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the nation. With 90,000 members in the Northeast and beyond, the nonprofit AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation wile encouraging responsible recreation, based on the philosophy that successful, long-term conservation depends upon first-hand enjoyment of the natural environment.
