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An easy-to-navigate — but tough-to-hike — out-and-back route. Trailhead info at bottom of this post.

Hiking Trail Description

Blackhead via Arizona is a long, quiet, stunning route that most people don’t know about. That should change.

This route provides unique perspective on the Catskills, showcasing dense forests, scenic views, a few fun scrambles, a portal, and the opportunity to experience solitude away from the more frequented paths.

Ideal for seasoned hikers in need of a fresh trail to Blackhead Mountain , this route promises not just a hike but an exploration of the quiet majesty of the Catskills.

Prepare for a physically engaging hike, with steep sections and varied terrain that demand good hiking legs and a readiness for adventure.

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Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Hike Time

Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Elevation Gain

Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Trail Notes & Gallery

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Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Hiking Trail

This challenging route includes…

Stunning forests

A fun rock portal

A wonderful flat ridge walk

Rock scrambles

Some of the best Catskills views

Cow parsnip — warning / see trail notes

A full breakdown is provided in the hike notes below — with 25 photos.

Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Hike Time

Allow 5-7 hours for this hike.

Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Elevation Gain

The elevation gain for this hike is 3028 feet (apx 920 meters).

Blackhead via Arizona from Stork’s Nest Road Trail Notes & Gallery

Begin at the Stork’s Nest Road trailhead. Follow the signage uphill. You’ll walk past a house, which always feel a little weird, and then enter the main trail. Sign the register and carry on up the mountain until you get to the first junction, in Dutcher Notch…

On the way up, if the leaves are off the trees, you’ll get some tantalizing views of the summit of Blackhead.

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Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest Trailhead

Small quiet lot. Walk past the house.

Google Maps Location: 42.252739, -74.053450

The map below shows the exact topographic location of the trailhead

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The parent mountain for this hike is Blackhead .