Naming of the Burroughs Range Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains are a main part of the dramatic Burroughs Range in the Catskill’s Slide Mountain Wilderness. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names associates the Burroughs Range with
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Cornell Mountain is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Burroughs Range of the Catskill Mountains. Cornell Mountain is flanked to the northeast by Wittenberg Mountain, to the southwest by Friday Mountain, and to the west by 4,180-foot (1,270 m) Slide Mountain — the highest peak in the Catskills.
Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Woodland Valley Loop
This hike is arguably one of the hardest and most beautiful outings in the Catskills. It is one our favorite three-day backpacking loops. Simply day hiking Wittenberg and Cornell is outstanding! Starting at the Woodland Valley
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Slide Mountain Catskills – The Tallest One of All
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 spring to mid fall) on average, it is not uncommon
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Into The Neversink: An off-trail adventure in the wilds of the Catskill Mountains
It was a long time coming. Since the 1990’s. At that time I started my Catskill 3500 journey with my oldest son which we finished in 1999. This July I had the joy of completing
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Burroughs Range & Phoenicia Trail Loop; A Backpacking or Day Trip
This is one of the toughest loops in the Catskills. With awe-inspired views, extensive first growth and subalpine forests, lean-tos, designated campsites, and mountain springs with sparkling chilled water this trip has something for everyone. Just
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