Catskill Region Delaware County

Starting Memorial weekend and running through Columbus weekend, the Cannonsville Reservoir will be open to the public for non-motorized boating - canoe, kayak, skulls, and small sailboat. All boats must be steam cleaned and operators must attain permit for access. Cleaning is FREE as is the permit. Both are attained at cleaning station locations in Downsville, Deposit, Sidney Center and Walton. Call for brochure 866-775-4425 with rules and locations of cleaning businesses and launch sites.

The Catskill Scenic Trail lies on top of the former rail bed of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. This 19-mile Rails to Trails project offers a hard-packed surface that makes it perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding during the warm months. Only a four hundred foot change in grade over the entire trail.

Hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling with access from various points in and just outside the village. There are approximately thirty miles of trails that are open to the public due to the generous cooperation of several landowners. The trails offer a variety of experiences for all levels of physical activity. Combined with the Catskill Scenic Trail, which is nearby and is 26-1/2 miles of hard-packed surface lying on top of the former rail bed of the Delaware & Ulster Railroad, the trails offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. This is a cooperative public and private trail system so please be respectful to the land and others on the trail.