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Blackhead Mountain ties for fourth-highest peak in the Catskill Mountains, with a summit of 3,940 feet in elevation.
Its summit is the highest part of the Escarpment Trail, a historic trail in the Catskills that was one of the very first marked hiking trails in American history.
Although the summit of Blackhead Mountain is viewless, there are several small outcroppings near the top that offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and ranges.
The mountain is accessible by two trailheads -– Big Hollow Trail and Barnum Road -– which each offer various levels of distance and difficulty for hikers. Camping is permitted in the Batavia Kill Lean-To as well as in the backcountry, so long as campers stay at least 150 feet from the trail. Blackhead Map
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