"Confused by the increasing darkness and as to why he had not yet bumped into anything, Hallock decided he would have to chance coming up for a breath. Panic set in as his head smacked against a solid surface, opening a gash along his scalp. Still, he had no choice but to keep going and push up again as his lungs felt like bursting. He became disoriented after numerous hard hits to the head. In a last-ditch effort, Hallock tried to swim back the way...

"A guide to 40 of the best hikes among the Catskills' famous peaks above 3,500 feet, as well as more moderate trails to backcountry waterfalls, easier trails to some of the area's most spectacular viewpoints, and rail trails that provide access to woodlands and unusual geological wonders"--