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Halcott
Catskill
· 3511 ft
· cat-halcott
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Active tags: bushwhackexposedovergrownscramblesteep
First-person bushwhack ascent of Halcott Mountain via Shaft Road and an old road up the ridge, with descent via a herd path south of the standard ravine route. Route features steep terrain, cliff bands, prickers, and historic structures; best attempted in winter or early spring.
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First-person bushwhack ascent of Halcott Mountain via Shaft Road and an old road up the ridge, with descent via a herd path south of the standard ravine route. Route features steep terrain, cliff bands, prickers, and historic structures; best attempted in winter or early spring.
bushwhackexposedovergrownscramblesteep
A comprehensive peakbagging guide for the Catskill 3500 Club, describing routes, difficulty levels, and strategic pairing of 33 publicly-accessible Catskill peaks above 3,500 ft. The guide covers single peaks, pairs, triplets, and multi-peak challenge routes with no specific trail conditions reported.
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Multi-year collection of user-submitted Catskill trail conditions reports covering seasonal variations in snow, ice, mud, and water conditions across numerous peaks and routes. Reports span from 2021–2025 and include details on required gear (spikes, snowshoes, crampons) and trail hazards for planning purposes.
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This is a curated collection of user-submitted trail condition reports for Catskill peaks spanning from late 2021 through April 2025, covering seasonal conditions including snow, ice, mud, trail quality, water availability, and wildlife/bug activity across multiple routes and elevations.
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Winter snowshoe hike up Sleeping Lion and Halcott with 18–24 inches of snow at elevation, mild temperatures in the 20s with partial sun. Navigation was challenging with fresh snow and steep terrain, particularly on the approach to Sleeping Lion and the ridge traverse to Halcott.
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Halcott Mountain features a well-established herd path that is steep and increasingly popular, with no technical scrambles or cliffs. Summer conditions include nettles (manageable in long pants), while winter brings beautiful summit photography; the route requires good navigation skills despite being relatively straightforward to follow.
bushwhacksteep
An evergreen route guide for Belleayre via Lost Clove, featuring a relentlessly steep ascent through Lost Clove followed by a ridge walk with occasional views of surrounding peaks and the Belleayre Ski Resort. The route has no technical challenges but is marked difficult due to the sustained steep grade.
overgrownrockysteep
A detailed trail guide describing the steep but moderately-graded Tremper Mountain fire tower route, featuring consistent 30-35° grades, fire tower views of surrounding Catskill peaks, water availability at a spring, and potential rattlesnake exposure in warmer months. The route is approximately 3 miles with 1,950 feet of elevation gain.
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