Mountain peaks in Catskill Park

This collection features prominent summits within the Catskill Park, including Slide Mountain, the range's highest point at 4,180 feet. These peaks are central to the Catskill 3500 Club hiking challenge. The list includes Balsam Lake Mountain, known for its historic fire tower, and Thomas Cole Mountain, named after the founder of the Hudson River School of painting. These mountains define the rugged topography of Greene and Ulster counties, showcasing diverse ecosystems ranging from northern hardwood forests to high-elevation balsam fir stands.

Catskill Mountain Peaks — Map

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Slide Mountain

The highest peak in the Catskill Mountains at 4,180 feet. It features a memorial plaque dedicated to naturalist John Burroughs and offers expansive views of the surrounding wilderness from its rocky summit.

B

Balsam Mountain

A 3,610-foot summit located within the Big Indian Wilderness. It is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club membership and is characterized by the dense balsam fir forest covering its upper slopes.

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Thomas Cole Mountain

Thomas Cole Mountain is a mountain in Greene County, New York. The mountain is named after the artist Thomas Cole, who lived in the area and…

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Balsam Lake Mountain

Balsam Lake Mountain is one of the Catskill Mountains, located in the Town of Hardenburgh, New York, United States.

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E

Blackhead

Blackhead is a mountain located in Greene County, New York.

F

Southwest Hunter Mountain

Southwest Hunter Mountain is a subpeak of Hunter Mountain, located in Greene County, New York.

G

Morton Hill

Morton Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York north of Roscoe.

H

Rodgers Hill

Rodgers Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northwest of Roscoe.

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