Near Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail
We love the beautiful view from Giant Ledger.
Near Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail
autumn view from one of the ledges
Near Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail
just a little clearing with a gorgeous rock formation and beautiful fall colors
Near Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail
Classic autumn view from the Giant Ledge hike in the Catskills, NY
Near Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail
Make no mistake, this is a bumpy hike!

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Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail

4.7 (12 Ratings)
This is a great, strenuous trail with views of magnificent mountains.
7.9
mi
Distance
2,798
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.94mi
Distance
2,798ft
Elevation Gain
1,598ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,724ft
High Point
1,349ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Rt. 28 near Allaben take Fox Hollow Rd, and drive 1.5 miles to the Fox Hollow Parking lot.Take the blue-blazed trail and begin your ascent. This is strenuous route even for experienced hikers. The trail ascends gradually with a few rock scrambles that keep things interesting. Once you've been hiking for 4.5 miles, you'll be nearing Panther Mt. From this point (like many points along the way) you'll be rewarded with some pretty awesome views. Take a few moments to enjoy the view, give your legs a rest, and enjoy a snack all while taking in one of the best views in the Catskills. To continue on to Giant Ledge, hike downhill another 1.8 miles, where you'll find similar dramatic views. To complete the entire Giant Ledge-Panther-Fox Hollow Trail, and to reach the southern trailhead, hike 0.75 miles to the Phoenicia-East Branch Trail, which you'll take west briefly.

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Contributors
Miroslaw Wierzbicki