Wittenberg Mountain, Catskills

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Wittenberg Mountain Trail Guide

Located in Ulster County in New York State is Wittenberg Mountain.  This mountain summit is accessible via a number of rustic trail heads and trail systems. Encompassed within the Slide Mountain Wilderness it is an accessible day hike from various large cities including New York City.  A very popular hike it is common to find numerous hikers enjoying the unobstructed views of the summit.  Within clear view of Wittenberg to the east is the Ashokan Reservoir which is a key water supply for New York City. The trailhead for Wittenberg Mountain is located at the Woodland Valley Campground. (Note: To park at Woodland Valley Campground there is a fee, check DEC website for info)

Key Features
  • One of the largest bald summits in the Catskills with a wide unobstructed view to the east.
  • A very rustic trail, especially the last third of it. A real immersion in nature.
  • A steep and challenging climb through a thick mountain forest.
  • At 3,780ft in elevation, the view from the summit is one of the best in all of the Catskills.
  • At the base is the popular Woodland Valley Campground on the banks of the Woodland Creek.
  • A very challenging day hike. A real feeling of accomplishment after completing this hike.
 
Trail Guide Disclaimer

This guide starts at the trailhead on Woodland Valley Road, GPS: 42.036126, -74.357330

Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Trailhead
Trailhead: Woodland Valley Road
Bridge
0.1mi: Bridge
Steep Trail
0.3mi: Steep bouldery trail
Red Trail
0.8mi: Follow Red Trail
Trail Junction
2.6mi: Trail Junction
Crazy Tree
3.0mi: Crazy Tree
Summit
3.4mi: Summit
After reaching the summit turn around and head back down the trail the way you came. Congratulations! You've climbed Wittenberg Mountain!
 
Links

NYDEC Woodland Valley Campground Info

NYDEC Slide Mountain Wilderness Map

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Wittenberg Mountain
Wittenberg Mountain
Location Catskills, NY
Coordinates 42.036126, -74.357330
Elevation 3780ft+
Difficulty 8/10
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.

Ten Essentials Gear For Hiking

It can not be stressed enough to plan accordingly for venturing out into the wilderness whether it is for a multi-day backpacking trip or even for the simplest of day hikes. An innocent stray off course and an easy overlook of essential gear can result in disaster with life threatening consequences in an instant, even for the most avid backcountry trekker.

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