the 5th annual HIKE FOR THE CATSKILLS seeks to raise funds that sustain the catskill center programs and mission to protect and preserve the catskills.

AND You're invited TO JOIN! 

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help us protect and preserve the Catskills. All proceeds go toward advancing the work of the Catskill Center.

The Catskill Center’s 5th annual Hike for the Catskills is a month-long fundraising event held each August. This hike-a-thon-style event was created to promote an appreciation for the outdoors while raising funds to support the Catskill Center’s mission to protect and preserve the Catskills

This event is meant for everyone! From complete beginners to expert-level hikers, all are welcome to register. Choose your own hiking goal based on your experience and availability. Plus, you don't have to hike in the Catskills to hike for the Catskills!

You can support Hike for the Catskills by signing up to fundraise for the Catskill Center as an individual or on a team! We make it easy to meet your hiking goals by offering guided hikes throughout August. Or, if you don't have time to fundraise this time around, your donations also have twice the impact thanks to a generous matching grant.  

how to participate

fundraise:

Register as an individual or part of a team. Share your personal fundraising page with friends, family, and colleagues asking them to sponsor your hiking goals to benefit the Catskill Center’s work. We suggest setting a personalized corresponding hiking and fundraising goal.

To get started, visit the campaign page and click "Register.” You will have the option to join a team, or, if you want to fundraise as an individual, you can create your own team. 

There is a $25 minimum donation amount with registration. Your $25 donation jump-starts your fundraising—then share your story & hikes to rally your supporters and watch your impact grow! 

Plus, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $4,000 thanks to a generous grant from the O'Connor foundation! These funds will help support responsible recreation and outdoor education in the Catskills. 

hike:

Participate as a team or individual, attend our guided hikes, or map out your own journey. Rallying your supporters to donate in honor of your hiking challenge makes you a part of Hike for the Catskills.

You don’t have to be a fundraiser to hike for the Catskills! Grab some friends and join us for a guided hike. For a full schedule of guided hikes, visit our event pages. To register for a guided hike click on HIKE & DONATE on the campaign page.

SWAG:

When you donate, you will receive an exclusive Hike For The Catskills 2025 sticker, featuring the work of Nicole Caputo!

This year, you can also show your support for Hike for the Catskills with an exclusive event t-shirt featuring Nicole's design! 

Any individual who raises $250 or more will receive a 2025 Hike for the Catskills t-shirt for free.
Prefer to purchase one instead? Click here to order your own!

compete:

Compete by creating a team of friends, family, or colleagues, or compete on your own! The top individual fundraiser will win a Grand Prize of a 2-Night Stay at Covered Bridge Campsite and the top team fundraisers will win a Prize Package including gift certificates to our shop at the Catskills Visitor Center and other swag from local Catskills businesses!

Celebrate:

All Hike for the Catskills participants are welcome to join us at West Kill Brewing on August 30th for a closing celebratory event! Let us express our gratitude for your incredible efforts with a complimentary beverage, chances to win fun raffle prizes, and hiking camaraderie. Raffle prizes include outdoor gear, gift certificates to outdoor shops, gift certificates to popular local restaurants, and more! 

sponsor:

If you are a business interested in sponsoring Hike For The Catskills, please visit our event sponsorship page for more information.

See a list of all of our event sponsors below.

click here to sponsor hike for the catskills

our sponsors

In 2021, Moe Lemire, Josh Gorsch, and Dillon Utter kicked off the first hike for the Catskills. Read about their adventures here.

SINCE 1969, the catskill center HAs LED THE EFFORT TO PROTECT THE MORE THAN 700,000 ACRES OF THE CATSKILL PARK AND CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND FOSTER THE ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE CATSKILL REGION.

The Catskill Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 23-7058142). Your contribution and membership dues are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at Catskill Center, PO Box 504, Arkville, NY 12406.  You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com  or (212) 416-8401.