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Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail
Catskills route linking major ledges with a strong summit finish.
Balsam Lake Mountain Trail
Moderate climb to a fire tower summit with expansive mountain views.
Slide Mountain via Burroughs Range Trail
Highest Catskills peak route through dense forest and rocky sections.
About This Trail
A moderate-to-strenuous ascent through classic Catskills hardwood and balsam fir forest to a 3,600-foot summit. The trail gains about 1,500 feet through a quiet section of the range that sees less traffic than the neighboring escarpment peaks. Part of the Catskill 3500 Club peak list.
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Nearby Trails
Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail
Catskills route linking major ledges with a strong summit finish.
Balsam Lake Mountain Trail
Moderate climb to a fire tower summit with expansive mountain views.
Slide Mountain via Burroughs Range Trail
Highest Catskills peak route through dense forest and rocky sections.
Devils Path West Kill Segment
Rugged Catskills segment with steep grades and technical footing.
Wittenberg Mountain Trail
Steep Catskills ascent to one of the range's best cliff overlooks.
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