The leaves are changing, and fall is on the horizon. We have a number of hikes in the greater Delhi Area that offer a chance to breathe in the crisp fall air and take in the beautiful colors of the season.

The SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center is a 40-acre park with trails that meander through old farm fields and dip down to the Delaware River. There is a labyrinth, a butterfly garden, fishing access, picnic tables and education markers sharing knowledge of native trees.

The Smith Pond Trail is an easy 1.1-mile hike with its trailhead on Route 28 opposite of Delaware Academy. It follows the West Branch of the Delaware River through grasslands and mixed forest.

For a trail that provides a full-body workout, visit the Community Fitness Trail. This half-mile trail has six fitness features and two picnic tables.

The Bramley Mountain Trail is a 4-mile loop that passes through an abandoned bluestone quarry, past small cliffs and caves, with expansive views at the top.

All of these trails are close to town and off the seclusion we love about the area. Take advantage of this time of year and the gorgeous trails that the Catskill 3500 Club have worked so hard to establish. See you out there.