This is a great "bang for your buck" hike-- not too long and great views from the top! Trail head is here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Panther+Mt.+Trail/@42.0256247,-74.4071711,16z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89dcf9e60575cd25:0x2c2ddbbe0a4c67d1!2sGiant+Ledge!3b1!8m2!3d42.0376599!4d-74.3945217!3m4!1s0x89dcf9ff893e6983:0x4663d50660e1ec54!8m2!3d42.0266248!4d-74.403719
Overlook Mountain features a moderate difficulty 3-hour, 5-mile round trip hike on an old carriage road. Pass by the ruins of the old Overlook Mountain House, destroyed by fire in the 1960s and climb to the top of the fire tower at the summit for great views. Check out the beautiful Tibetan Buddhist Monastery near the trailhead while you're there! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g48915-d116288-r34557587-Karma_Triyana_Dharmachakra_Tibetan_Buddhist_Monastery-Woodstock_Catskill_Region_New.html
Trout town is one of our favorite local breweries. Head over to try all their brews (the stout is a fan favorite).