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North South Lake Escarpment Trail
Catskills escarpment route linking major overlooks above the Hudson Valley.
Kaaterskill Falls Trail
High-demand waterfall hike to one of the tallest cascades in New York.
Kaaterskill High Peak Trail
Steady mountain climb through dense forest to a broad summit area.
About This Trail
A short, scenic walk from North-South Lake campground to clifftop viewpoints that inspired Hudson River School painters Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Artists Rock and Sunset Rock offer expansive eastern views over the Hudson Valley. The trail connects to the longer Escarpment Trail for those wanting to extend the hike.
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Nearby Trails
North South Lake Escarpment Trail
Catskills escarpment route linking major overlooks above the Hudson Valley.
Kaaterskill Falls Trail
High-demand waterfall hike to one of the tallest cascades in New York.
Kaaterskill High Peak Trail
Steady mountain climb through dense forest to a broad summit area.
Huckleberry Point Trail
Popular overlook hike with ledge views across the Catskills interior.
Blackhead Mountain Loop Trail
Rugged Catskills loop across one of the range's highest summits.
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