Hawk Watch Coming Up! Saturday, April 27, Ticonderoga naturalists Malinda and Glen Chapman will lead the CATS’ Coot Hill-Big Hollow Bird Walk and Hawk Watch. The hike will begin at 9:00 am and last about three hours. This is a great hike that has become quite popular over the … [Read more...] about Hawk Watch, A Grand Hike Update, and Spring Cleanups
CATS (Champlain Area Trails)
Champlain Area Trails creates and maintains free cross-country hiking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in the Champlain Valley of New York State's Adirondack Park. Rapidly approaching its goal of a 30-mile trail loop between Westport and Essex, New York, Champlain Area Trails pass through a rich tapestry of preserved wildlife habitats, pastoral farmland, historic villages, and scenic woodlands. The following posts featured or mentioned CATS (Champlain Area Trails). Enjoy!
Blueberry Hill Adventure is March 16
Join us on Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 pm, for the Blueberry Hill Trail Adventure. We’ll snowshoe, ski, or hike through an amazing network of trails that goes through a gorgeous forest with summits and fabulous views. Let’s meet at the trailhead on Lords Rd, a quarter mile … [Read more...] about Blueberry Hill Adventure is March 16
Sophie’s Lair Hike/Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 16
Join Champlain Area Trails (CATS) on the Sophie’s Lair Hike/ Ski/Snowshoe Adventure, Saturday, February 16, in Willsboro. Since the ground conditions are unknown this far out, hikers are invited to come with skis or snowshoes or hiking boots and to make a decision on the day. … [Read more...] about Sophie’s Lair Hike/Ski/Snowshoe Adventure Saturday, February 16
Two CATS Hikes to Choose Between on February 2
One is easy, one is more challenging The Wadhams Trails – the easier one CATS is hosting a Groundhog Day Snowshoe or Ski on Saturday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. Join us to see if the groundhog sees its shadow as we snowshoe or ski on the trails by Wadhams. Trails we’ll … [Read more...] about Two CATS Hikes to Choose Between on February 2
Two New Trails at Viall’s Crossing to be Celebrated December 29
Since opening last spring, the Viall’s Crossing Trail, has been an increasingly popular addition to the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) network. People use it to hike between Westport and Essex, or to make a five-mile loop that starts and ends in Westport, or as an … [Read more...] about Two New Trails at Viall’s Crossing to be Celebrated December 29