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Slide Mountain

Slide Mountain

Located in the town of Shandaken in Ulster County in the Catskill Mountains, Slide Mountain is the tallest peak (4,180ft) in New York State outside of the Adirondak Mountains region. There are a number of routes to the summit of Slide Mountain and it is also part of the popular hiking route The Burroughs Range Trail. There are numerous primitive tentsites along the various trails that lead up to Slide Mountain.

Key Features
  • Tallest Catskills peak at 4,180ft.
  • Part of larger Burroughs Range with Wittenberg and Cornell mountains.
  • Beautiful green conifer forest at the summit.
  • Maintained primitive tentsites.
  • Focal point of the Slide Moutain Wilderness.
Parking:

Slide Mountain Parking Area, GPS: 42.007828, -74.426876

Burroughs Range Trail
Burroughs Range Trail
Phoenicia East Branch Trail
Phoenicia East Branch Trail
View From Lookout
Lookout near summit
Links

NYDEC Slide Mountain Wilderness Info

NYDEC Slide Mountain Wilderness Map

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Slide Mountain
Slide Mountain
Location Shandaken, NY
Coordinates 42.007828, -74.426876
Elevation 4,180ft+
Difficulty 4/10
Popularity Very High
About The Region
The Catskill Mountains, New York

Located in the state of New York is the Catskill Mountains region. With it's close proximatey to larger population centers including just over a 2 hour drive from New York City, the Catskills Park receives millions of visitors annually not only from New York City but also from around the country and to a lesser extent internationally. Such a rugged and remote wilderness in close proximity to the largest metro area of the United States should not be taken for granted, as there is world class fishing, backpacking, and culture completely removed from the nearby urban centers.

Key Features
  • Slide Mountain, tallest in Catskills at 4,180ft.
  • Fly fishing the Esopus Creek.
  • Hunter Mountain Ski Resort.
  • Kaaterskill Falls.
  • Numerous historical locations of artists, authors, musicians, and American settlers.
  • Well maintained trail and camping network.
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