157. The trail is flat for a while and then starts to … Devils Path and Burroughs Range Catskills from the Shawangunks Devils Path: The Devils Path runs through the Heart of the Catskills and is a 27 mile continuous trail that goes over 7 of the Catskill High Peaks. Slide, Cornell, Wittenberg Mountain; Burroughs Range Catskill 3500 Hike Total Mileage: 10.8 Miles Parking area and Trail head Directions 42.008503,-74.427765 Total rise: 3,845′ Facebook View north after Curtis Ormsbee Trail. This adventure follows the red-blazed Burroughs Range Trail from the Woodland Valley Campground (where there is a parking fee during summer season), across Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains (3,780-feet and 3,860-feet, respectively), to the peak of Slide Mountain. This is your end point. The views are the best around, you have to climb over ledges and the elevation gain over the entire rout is incredible. Just keep your eyes open as you need to take a side trail to get to it. It's behind the camp sites, crossing a little bridge across a creek. 6h 1/2 with a good pace. Would definitely recommend to do it clockwise as the second half is easier. The Burroughs Range is comprised of three of the Catskill High Peaks over 3,500 feet, including its tallest summit, Slide Mountain at an elevation of 4,190 feet. Length: 9.0 miles Burroughs Range Trail starts at the Woodland Valley Campground Parking Lot and ends with it's junction with Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. Member. There are plenty of access and bail out points all along the hike. We started at 11:30 AM. 23 North into town of Port Jervise. Long route out the second day from Slide back to the car. We parked at the Slide Mountain West parking lot and then walked 1.5 miles along the road to get to the “clockwise” trail head. I see a lot of “go clockwise” recommendations, but I actually think you should go counterclockwise. Besides that it’s nice. Balsam Mountain Via Oliverea-Mapledale and Pine Hill-West Branch Trail, Panther Mountain and Giant Ledge from Fox Hollow, Friday Mountain and Balsam Cap from Moon Haw Road, Wittenberg, Cornell, and Slide Mountain Trail, Samuel's Point via Phoenicia East Branch Trail, Balsam, Haynes, Eagle, Big Indian and Fir Peaks Loop, Eagle Mountain, Haynes Mountain, and Balsam Mountain, Slide, Cornell and Wittenberg to Woodland Valley, Phoenicia Trail East Branch: Romer Mountain to Cross Mountain, Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Trail). Having hiked all those aqua blazes from Fort Lee, NJ, this past year, the Burroughs Range is my favorite segment of the Long Path – for here there are big mountains, history, vistas, but not too difficult terrain – 10 miles, 2,300 feet elevation gain, 8 hours. We camped at the sites between Cornell and Slide. A nice variation on the Burroughs Range Trail is the older, unmarked, and unused Dutcher Steps Trail. From parking lot follow the red blazed trail. After the register, the trail will continue to climb through a beautiful rocky section of the trail. The Burroughs range can be summed up in a few words…The classic Catskill hike!!!! This will be rt. Day one had more scrambles than I expected getting up to Wittenberg and Cornel. You have to climb ledges and ladders on the ledges. Some very easy climbing before the three summits. Amazing Fall Foliage! Great hike! In the steeper areas on the trail Dutcher built stone steps to make the climb easier. It breaks up the only boring section of the hike (Road walk from Slide Mountain parking lot to Giants Ledge trailhead to Woodland Valley campground). You could finish with a longer day on day two, or find a campsite, but the only one i saw was a mile or so before the trailhead to slide, when you hit the road for a few miles, and that would make day two pretty short and easy. The last 2ish miles on (yellow?) Length: 9.0 miles Burroughs Range Trail starts at the Woodland Valley Campground Parking Lot and ends with it's junction with Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. No real views at Cornell but another great view on an overlook on the other side of slide(going clockwise). This video is about Burroughs Range Trail. It was named for John Burroughs, the naturalist, who visited the mountain several times.The mountain was first called John Burroughs Mountain. Did ii clockwise from woodland valley, and took about 6 1/2 hours. Many people park one car at each end of the trail which cuts the distance to just over nine miles. After hiking 3.9 miles, you reach the summit of Wittenberg with great views on the summit. John Burroughs couldn’t have picked a range of mountains to frequent that’s more demanding for the hiker, but according to the DEC it’s the most popular range in the Catskills Forest Preserve. Slide, Cornell, Wittenberg Mountain; Burroughs Range Catskill 3500 Hike Total Mileage: 10.8 Miles Parking area and Trail head Directions 42.008503,-74.427765 Total rise: 3,845′ Facebook I strongly recommend doing this hike from the Giants Ledge parking lot. From Cornell (3870ft) you get views of Slide MT and the climb you are in for. Although I did see a guy hiking counterclockwise up slide in his bare feet, I recommend a good part of boots. The final descent to your end point is on an old fire RD. Very well marked and easy to navigate. Cold and slippery ice on the three summit. Backpacking the Burroughs Range Trail Loop in the Catskill Mountains New York. Many people park one car at each end of the trail which cuts the distance to just over nine miles. FinerBub 493 views. It was named for John Burroughs, the naturalist, who visited the mountain several times.The mountain was first called John Burroughs Mountain. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Make a left onto rt. Make social videos in an instant: use custom templates to tell the right story for your business. From Wittenburg to Cornell is short compared to what you just did. Having hiked all those aqua blazes from Fort Lee, NJ, this past year, the Burroughs Range is my favorite segment of the Long Path – for here there are big mountains, history, vistas, but not too difficult terrain – 10 miles, 2,300 feet elevation gain, 8 hours. Just did this in 2 nights and 3 days from the woodland valley campground. Burroughs was born near Roxbury, New York, in April 1837, and died in 1931.He wrote extensively about his travels and was associated with the conservation movement. We would be hiking the Burroughs Range Trail (7 mi)from east to west and then the Phoenicia East Branch trail (8 mi) from west to east, covering three of the Catskill's high peaks. after the road walk was a bit rough on the knees. The second day was very challenging with lots of fun scrambles. The trail starts at Woodland Valley. One of the waypoints says there is a site there, and there is, but there is a no camping marker there also. Some wet and muddy spots, otherwise trail in great condition . Wildlife, Create Recommended Route or These posts have been tagged with Burroughs Range NY, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Parking lot is on right. Wittenberg was largely uneventful. I got a late start around 4pm, so I camped on the ascent to Wittenberg the first day. Post navigation We would be hiking the Burroughs Range Trail (7 mi)from east to west and then the Phoenicia East Branch trail (8 mi) from west to east, covering three of the Catskill's high peaks. - Duration: 15:00. Burroughs was born near Roxbury, New York, in April 1837, and died in 1931.He wrote extensively about his travels and was associated with the conservation movement. 55 until you come to rt. In the center of town turn onto the Horse Creek Road and follow it to the trailhead. It’s right before Slide peak and allowed us to refill our bottles using our filter. Parking is available on RT 47 at the Panther Mountain or Slide Mountain trail head. This trail was built by the owner of the Panther Mountain House for his guests who might find the main trail a little too hard. Very nice spaced out spots with fire pits. Backpacking the Burroughs Range Trail Loop in the Catskill Mountains New York. It's behind the camp sites, crossing a little bridge across a creek. Amazing trail. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Burroughs Range (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Mountain), located in Catskill Park, New York. At 7.05 miles you hit the Slide Mt. Four stars because it’s very crowded until after Wittenberg. Burroughs Mountain is located on the northeast slope of Mount Rainier above Glacier Basin. Get a sample of every Catskills highlight on the 9.8-mile Burroughs Range Trail. Burroughs Range NY Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. From here, follow the Burroughs Mountain Trail as it makes its way uphill to the southwest on a relatively steep stretch of trail, reaching the broad, open top of First Burroughs Mountain at roughly 7000 feet. Just before you come to town of Phoenicia you will make a right onto Woodland Valley RD. But totally worth it. The Sunrise Rim trailhead is located on the south side of the Sunrise parking area. Agreed with another poster - the best views were at the Spring! Not too bad. ( 42.01876 N / 074.34038 W) Turn right . Slide Mountain - The Catskills - Duration: 22:53. In this hike, you will traverse 3 peaks all above 3500ft. All 35 miles of trails in this area are open exclusively to foot travel, affording the visitor an uninterrupted back country experience. 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