Balsam Mountain Trail Catskills
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New York · ulster County

Balsam Mountain Trail Catskills

Moderate-to-strenuous ascent through classic Catskills hardwood forest.

Rating
Length
5.2 mi
Difficulty
6
County
ulster
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Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail

Catskills route linking major ledges with a strong summit finish.

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Balsam Lake Mountain Trail

Moderate climb to a fire tower summit with expansive mountain views.

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Slide Mountain via Burroughs Range Trail

Highest Catskills peak route through dense forest and rocky sections.

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About This Trail

Moderate-to-strenuous ascent through classic Catskills hardwood forest. This trail is part of the SecretFalls New York wave 3 launch set.

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Coordinates: 42.0909235, -74.4882082
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Balsam Mountain Trail Catskills in ULSTER County, New York. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail

Catskills route linking major ledges with a strong summit finish.

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Balsam Lake Mountain Trail

Moderate climb to a fire tower summit with expansive mountain views.

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Slide Mountain via Burroughs Range Trail

Highest Catskills peak route through dense forest and rocky sections.

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Devils Path West Kill Segment

Rugged Catskills segment with steep grades and technical footing.

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Wittenberg Mountain Trail

Steep Catskills ascent to one of the range's best cliff overlooks.

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