Summary Rugged terrain with spectacular views, there is magnificent backpacking in these hills Backpacking the Windham High Peak – Blackhead Mountain Range loop makes a …
Backpacking the Windham – Blackhead Mountain Range Loop
The Black Dome Trail extends east and then north from the trailhead at the end of Barnum Road to the Escarpment Trail between Burnt Knob and Acra Point. The trail crosses over Thomas Cole Mountain (3,940 feet) at 2.9 miles, Black Dome (3,980 feet) at 3.7 miles. At 4.3 miles, the trail connects to the Blackhead Mountain Spur Trail. At 5.7 miles, the trail intersects with the Batavia Kill Trail. At 6.3 miles the trail passes the Big Hollow Parking Lot and crosses Big Hollow Road. From Big Hollow Road, it is 1 mile north to the Escarpment Trail.
Black Dome Range Trail
An Authoritative Guide To The Blackhead Mountain Range
The Blackhead Mountain Range is home to the Catskill’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th tallest peaks. The major summits of Black Dome (3995′), Thomas Cole (3953′), …
Hiking the Catskill’s Acra Point Loop is a Gem
Summary In the shadow of the Blackheads, this hike has much beauty to offer In the shadow of the prominent peaks that line the Black Dome Valley …
Best Hikes: Burnt Knob in the Catskills
Burnt Knob is a lower peak in the Windham – Blackhead Wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. It is a peak in the Catskill 67 at …