The Windham Path - Catskills, NY

Katie Wandering is all about exploring and I had never heard of the town of Windham before this weekend. I'm no stranger to the Catskills... We spent several weekends in just about every season exploring some of these towns. We hiked frozen waterfalls in the winter, rode ski lifts in the summer, and hikes amongst the foliage in the fall. We've covered a lot of towns and when looking for lodging best Hunter Mountain, discovered this cute little town - Windham. It's cozy and quaint, a small ski mountain is the main attraction, with several other towns and even a ski mountain not too far away. It's a good spot to spend a quiet weekend, with opportunities to launch to some bigger adventures like famous Catskill hikes or even Howes Cavern.

The original plan was to head out on a bigger hike, somewhere with a summit and a view. The weather had its own idea of how the day would go. Rain was forecasted for the day, with a spot of sun in the morning. Instead of a big hike, we settled for more of an "off-road walk" just a few minutes from our Airbnb. It's the perfect place to spend some time outside, especially if you have kids in tow. It's not a true hike, but it's a chance to stretch your leg on safe terrain on the Windham Path in Windham, New York, just north of Hunter. 

First Impressions

The Windham Path is the perfect family-friendly trail in the Catskills. It's a relatively quiet gravel path that makes a loop around a part of beautiful Windham, NY. It would be great for small kids on an adventure or anyone who would enjoy a quiet stroll in nature without the compromised footing and elevation of most hikes. We were able to push the stroller the entire hike while enjoying the foliage in the mountains in October.

The path is very well done, with beautiful benches along the way and covered bridges across the Batavia Kill (creek). There is a section (currently under construction) that will connect over to the main part of town, perfect for a coffee break midway through your walk. There is a large parking area (with a port o potty). This is the perfect place for a walk, trail run, or to bring the little ones with bikes. Stroller and dog-friendly. 

Need To Know

Distance: 2.5-mile loop
Elevation: small climbs along a gravel path / 100 feet elevation gained total
Address (parking): You can plug in 4982 NY-23, Windham, NY. The parking lot is across from Windham Equipment Rentals. 

Dogs: Yes, allowed on-leash

Kids: Great for kids (and our stroller did well on the gravel path). They can even bring their bikes, just have the littles walk their bike at the elevated section along the creek.