Overlook Mountain Trail
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New York · ulster County

Overlook Mountain Trail

Catskills climb to fire tower and sweeping mountain views.

Rating
Length
4.7 mi
Difficulty
5
County
ulster

About This Trail

A 5-mile round-trip on an old carriage road from Woodstock gaining 1,360 feet to a 60-foot fire tower built in 1950. Along the way, the massive ruins of the never-completed 1920s Overlook Mountain House emerge from the forest. The tower offers views of the Ashokan Reservoir, Hudson Valley, and Devil’s Path peaks.

Location

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Coordinates: 42.0763902, -74.1104168

Getting There

From the Woodstock Village Green, turn right on Rock City Road and continue past the 4-way intersection to Meads Mountain Road. Drive about 2 miles up Meads Mountain Road. The trailhead parking lot is on the right at 353 Meads Mountain Road.

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