Onteora Lake Trail
ANY
LOW
NO
Difficulty: ⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 7.5 mi
Region: Bluestone Wild Forest
Elev. Gain: 600 ft
When to Go: Year-Round
Avg. Time: 3.5 hr
Parking: Large paved lot
Type: Loop
Pass: None
Know Before You Go:
By far the easiest Catskills lake hike, do-able in sneakers
Bring snacks and hangout by the picnic tables near the water
Venture as far out as you'd like; you can hike as far as 10 mi or as little as a couple miles
A popular kayaking spot too