This Catskills road trip is designed to be the ultimate outdoor long-weekend getaway.
This 4-day road trip is perfectly tailored for adventure seekers and nature lovers. It will take you to charming towns, tranquil rivers, craft breweries, and natural wonders that look like they're from somewhere far from Upstate NY.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Nearest airport: John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport in NYC or Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany
Best time to go: This itinerary is specifically designed to be completed from Thursday - Sunday between April - November due to limited operating hours at some breweries and tour companies.
However, I included substitutions in the daily descriptions (where necessary), in case your availability is a little bit different.
May - July are the best time to visit for waterfalls.
Mid-June - early Sept is best for swimming, camping, and hiking October is the best time to visit for fall foliage. Here's my guide on when/where to see the best fall colors in Upstate New York.
May - July is black fly season in the mountains. Black fly season typically lasts from mid-May to mid-July.
How to get around: You'll be doing a lot of driving over these 4 days, so you'll definitely need to rent a car to complete this itinerary!
Alternatively, you could rent a campervan, but Upstate NY isn't very RV/camper van friendly and finding open campsites can be difficult in the summer.
**ITINERARY OVERVIEW **
Day 1: Big Indian and Phoenicia Day 2: Kerhonkson and New Paltz Day 3: Waterfalls and hiking near Woodstock Day 4: Sundown Wild Forest
Total miles to drive over 4 days: 260.5 miles (419 km) Total drive time over 4 days: 6 hours 17 minutes
