Naming of the Burroughs Range Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains are a central part of the dramatic Burroughs Range in the Catskill’s Slide Mountain Wilderness. The …
Great Hikes: Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains Hike From Woodland Valley

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Burroughs Range Trail which traverses Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide Mountains, starts at the Woodland Valley State Campground, which adjoins the wilderness area.
Naming of the Burroughs Range Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains are a central part of the dramatic Burroughs Range in the Catskill’s Slide Mountain Wilderness. The …
The blue-blazed Curtis – Ormsbee Trail is a short connector trail in the Slide Mountain Wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. It provides the hiker with …
This hike is arguably one of the hardest and most beautiful outings in the Catskills. It is one of our favorite three-day backpacking loops. Simply …
Slide Mountain is an icon among Catskill mountain peaks. It greets tens of thousands of hikers each year. During the “in season” hiking months (mid …
The Catskills were once “America’s First Wilderness”. Even though not thought of true wilderness today the Catskills are still plenty wild! Being only a 2.5-hour …