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Kaaterskill High Peak is one of the most iconic mountains in the Catskills, as it stands distinctly isolated from the rest of the mountains in its range and has been the subject of many famous paintings and photographs.
Although at 3,655 feet it is not the highest in elevation of the Catskill 3500ers, it ranks fourth in prominence, making it one of the steeper and more challenging hikes in the Catskills, depending on the chosen trail.
Both approaches to the mountain are reachable by the Long Path, which connects to a snowmobile trail and then a herd path that traverses the summit.
The southern approach is shorter and easier, at about 7 miles total, but the northern approach (approximately 10.5 miles out and back) is incredibly beautiful, with waterfalls and many scenic overviews, although it is quite steep, with an elevation gain of almost 3,000 feet.
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