Near Kaaterskill High Peak Summit Path - South
The View from Hurricane Ledge
Near Kaaterskill High Peak Summit Path - South
The big stone cairn ( 42°9'28" N, 74°4'56" W)

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Kaaterskill High Peak Summit Path - South

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A steep trail leads to Kaaterskill High Peak Summit with a good view from Hurricane Ledge.
0.5
mi
Distance
661
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
661ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
3,651ft
High Point
2,989ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Kaaterskill High Peak Trail, find the big stone cairn. The trail to the summit starts here and is marked with blue disks. This is a hard climb over some steep slopes and narrow ledges. Hurricane Ledge offers beautiful 180-degrees views to the south. The summit has no views.

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