North South Lake Escarpment Trail
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New York · greene County

North South Lake Escarpment Trail

Catskills escarpment route linking major overlooks above the Hudson Valley.

Rating
Length
7.5 mi
Difficulty
6
County
greene

About This Trail

A challenging Catskills route linking major overlooks above the Hudson Valley, including Sunset Rock and Inspiration Point, where 19th-century artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church painted their masterpieces. The blue-blazed trail traverses summits above 3,000 feet along the dramatic escarpment edge. The full trail extends 23.9 miles as a multi-day backpack.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.199131, -74.041072

Getting There

From NY Thruway Exit 20, take Route 32 north for 6 miles, then Route 32A left for 1.9 miles. Turn left onto Route 23A into Haines Falls, then right on North Lake Road for 2 miles. Turn right on Scutt Road to the parking area.

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