The trailhead is uphill across the road, right in the crook of the hairpin turn. Personally, I’m too scared to eat anything I find in the woods — and there are similar looking mushrooms which are not good to eat. This is one of the most popular hikes in the Catskills Park, as the views from Giant Ledge span across the Catskills and are awe inspiring during any season, and that’s before you even get to the summit of Panther Mountain. The GPS coordinates are N42 01.587 W74 24.213. Panther Mountain is one of the Catskill High Peaks, located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, New York.At approximately 3,720 feet (1,130 m) in elevation, it is the 18th highest in the range. Bob, Thanks a bunch for your description of the Yosemite ledge trail. It starts off fairly tame, with some twisties and some short, punchy climbs and little descents. White Ledge Loop Trail is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Conway, New Hampshire that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. All Forest Offices. 115. Pass this rock pile. Beware the chipmunks. All Rights Reserved.Mountain-Hiking.com is a Design ICU project. Thanks to the handiwork of our colleagues in the trail community, you can now reach Rattlesnake Mountain from the west, starting from a new trailhead at Snoqualmie Point. The terrain is a little steeper than you might think from looking at the contour maps. On my way out, in the col between Panther and Giant Ledge, I diverted to a bushwhack along the base of the cliffs. 71 White Mountain Drive Campton NH 03223 (603) 536-6100 Dial 711 for TRS. Giant Ledge is one of the most popular destinations in the Catskills. Submit one here. Great hike!!! From here, I headed south. This ascent is rather gradual with a few short, steep areas thrown in. You’ve bagged Panther, but a better view lies just ahead. This past weekend (September 27th, 2014) we decided to check out the beginning of the ledge trail to see for ourselves how difficult and dangerous it really was. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Turn left/north to head toward Giant Ledge, following the blue blazes. Continue on Square Ledge Trail for another 0.6 mile. SnowDeep snow on the mountains now. They are beyond tame. Supposedly the original trailhead was right in back of where the cafeteria is now. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from March until November. My condolences on your Mom. If you do this hike, let me know how it goes for you in the comments below…. You will know you are in the correct place because there is a very steep hill on the left with some mountain bike obstacles and on the right, there is a view point with a steep drop. Cascade Mountain Trail ascends 1,925 feet over 2.4 miles. There are four, maybe five? The Ledge Trail leaves the road a few dozen feet ahead in this shot on the left. Hike early and carry a headlamp. Otherwise simple hike. The top of Ledge Mountain includes several comfortable viewing areas to rest and enjoy the landscape. Walk Giant Ledge’s full length and visit each of its lookouts. When I returned to my car, the lot was full and cars were parked along the street; cannot imagine what the crowds were like in the summer if it’s that busy in December. They will stare you down. For the return journey, I added a bushwhack along the bottom of Giant Ledge, where the terrain is untrailed, unspoiled and unearthly. CONTACT: Conservation Officer Kenneth St.Pierre 603-744-5470 603-271-3361 October 20, 2020. Pilot Mountain via Mountain, Grindstone, Jomeokee, and Ledge Spring Trails is a 9.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pinnacle, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I love reading your trail reports. You lose about 150’ elevation which isn’t much, and the trail is lovely. Hunting SeasonIt’s still hunting season so wear lots of orange on hikes, especially when bushwhacking. Your backing makes all the difference. It's an easy trail to spot when you're far enough away, which only makes it more maddening. The trail connects from Grindstone Trail and ends on the Jomeokee Trail. At first glance it seems improbable that a hiking trail could be built on the northwest face of Glacier Point. Be careful on the way down very slippery take your time and you be fine.. Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Trail), Balsam Mountain Via Oliverea-Mapledale and Pine Hill-West Branch Trail, Slide Mountain via Pheonicia-East Branch Trail, Fir Mountain via Pine Hill-West Branch Trail, Friday Mountain and Balsam Cap from Moon Haw Road, Wittenberg, Cornell, and Slide Mountain Trail, Samuel's Point via Phoenicia East Branch Trail, Balsam, Haynes, Eagle, Big Indian and Fir Peaks Loop, Eagle Mountain, Haynes Mountain, and Balsam Mountain, Table, Peekamoose, Lone and Rocky, Balsam Cap and Friday Loop, Slide, Cornell and Wittenberg to Woodland Valley. Pretty rocky the whole way. The hike starts from the Giant Ledge Trailhead located at the hairpin curve along County Route 47. The only area where the going was rough was between the two summits in the valley, where winds had drifted snow over the trail and made for slow going. On the trail down my feet felt pummeled and, by the time I made it back to the lot, my legs were basically jelly. Straight ahead is the Eastern Devil’s Path. At mile post 2.73 (elevation 3,456') you will encounter the DEC 3500' sign. Area Status: Open Please use the day use parking area and DO NOT BLOCK campsites with hiker vehicles. A visit to Catskill Mountains is worth the trip when you're visiting. These two pictures are some of the more challenging sections. Spikes were not needed on Sunday, not likely needed Monday or Tuesday, but after that it will surely be more wintry. Go left and walk up the very steep hill, paying close attention to any mountain bikes that may be coming down the hill. The trailhead parking can fill up, so get an early start if you can. Here’s your alternate route to Platte Clove. Just below the 3000’ contour, a spur trail leads left/west to a spring. This hike climbs Giant Ledge, one of the most popular destinations in the Catskills, which features spectacular views from a series of ledges. 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