Things To Do
Hikes
*Giant Ledge, Slide Mtn. Wild Forest Preserve Easy access moderate/difficult trail. Leads to Panther Mountain. Incredible view looking east towards the Ashokan Reservoir and the Hudson River Valley. Trailhead 2 miles from Full Moon. *Slide Mountain Highest peak in the Catskill Mountain Range. Easy access route trailhead 4 miles from Full Moon. *Belleayre Mountain, Highmount, NY. Marked trail in the woods and a hike to the summit for a sweeping view of mountains below. 15 minutes from Full Moon. *Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest, Margaretville, NY. Marked hiking trails to summit with dramatic 180 degree panoramic views.845-255-0752 About 20 minutes from Full Moon **Click on 'View' for these, and other, trail maps.
Museums and Galleries
* Fleischmans Museum, Fleischmans, NY. History of this early resort region. 845-254-4581 About 20 minutes from Full Moon *Shandaken Museum, Academy Street, Pine hill, NY. History of another early resort area 845-254-4460 Driving time: 10 minutes *Erpf House Gallery at the Catskill Center, Rt 28, Arkville, NY. Ongoing exhibits featuring regional artists. Driving time: 20 minutes *John Burroughs Historic Home Site, Roxbury, NY. Summer retreat of naturalist John Burroughs with exhibit on his life and works. Driving time: 30 minutes
Eco-Tourism
*Catskills Mountain Railroad, Mt Pleasant, NY. Eco-tourist's delight along the scenic Esopus Creek 845-688-7400 About 20 minutes from Full Moon *Petrified Forest, Gilboa, NY. 607 588 9413 *Ashokan Reservoir, Shokan, NY. Manmade 12 mi sq lake, part of NYC water supply system, with incredible vistas. Driving time: 30 minutes