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The biggest trail networks: Kaaterskill Wild Forest (6.5 mi). 23% of Palenville’s land is conserved, about 496 acres. 489 acres are parks and preserves, 562 per 1,000 residents.
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The longest trail network is Kaaterskill Wild Forest, with 6.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
23% of Palenville’s land. Who manages Palenville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 4 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaaterskill Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 478 | Open |
| Border Katerskill / Ns Lake Camp State Resource Management Area | State conservation | 17 | Open |
| North/South Lake Campground State Recreation Area | State conservation | 15 | Open |
| Town of Catskill Land Local Park | Town or city | 3 | Unknown |
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Plus 3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 45 | 59 | 70 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 73 | 61 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.9 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Palenville →
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palenville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Catskill | 8% | 0.5 | 110 | 58% | A− |
| Hunter | 56% | 1.7 | 3,121 | 78% | A+ |
| Saugerties | 6% | 0.5 | 117 | 63% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
The longest trail networks: Kaaterskill Wild Forest, 6.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Kaaterskill Wild Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
55,324 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Palenville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 497 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Palenville neighbors.
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →