Easy. 41.93571, -74.328383 Walk out of the parking lot and turn left on County Road 42 for a short distance. Camping in Ashokan High Point in the Catskills. Great hike. We did this hike with 14 year olds. We return to the summit and head west to do the loop trail (we'll try to find plane crash), reconnecting with the trail we went up in 2.5 miles. The Ashokan Reservoir is one of the many reservoirs that were built to guarantee New York City clean drinking water. Go LEFT. The first 2.7 miles of the trail follows an old woods road with a gradual incline along the scenic Kanape Brook. Take a left out of the NYS Thruway entrance road. Nice walk through a forest. The trail down was so much fun and steep and it was very narrow at points but it felt great that not so many people go on this hike. Trail Junction. Comments for Rei Half Dome (0) Information. At only 3,080' it's barely in the top 100 in terms of height in the Catskills, but is near the top of our list when it comes to beauty. Welcome The Oak Hollow Campground is open year-round and offers campers the opportunity to relax in the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, bird watching, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Takes you to a view spot that has overgrown about 300' from the trail. This 2.5 mile trail meanders up to the High Point. you will get confused couple of places where the road split but trust all trail map download it before you begin. The trail was a great hike and easy until the loop. You'll hike left out of the parking lot, and soon cross the road turning right onto the red-blazed Ashokan High Point Trail. Join Catskill Center and the Catskill Mountain Club on a terrific hike of Ashokan High Point to begin the New Year! Nice easy walk. pond. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, bird watching, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. Campsite Restoration Project This campground has sites that have been selected for restoration. I were there in November 16th, good hike, marked well, nice campfire sites on the top. It has been so well drained in past years that erosion has caused little damage. Go up the road 3-4 miles. Photo by Winona Barton-Ballentine Diane Raimondo and her dog Layla in front of her hundred-year old stone house. High Point, on the shores of the Ashokan Reservoir, Camp High Point was a 150-acre co-educational camp. Pretty long with a bit of every kind of terrain. Bugs near the river were significant- pack the DEET. This is why you must hike from Peekamoose Road, which is a much longer hike. When you reach a trail junction, travel to the left and for about a mile the trail will be steeply uphill (1000′) to the summit of Ashokan High Point. This is in order to make sure the water stays as clean as possible. A good view right at the top that shows the nearby Shawangunk Mountain, the official summit is a little further down the trail. 28, then turn right (east) onto Rt. you park your car and cross the road to start the red marker. The trail is blazed with red discs. 28. The beginning of the trail passed over private land. The trail head is reached by leaving I-84 at Kingston, then taking R-28, R-28A to R-42 and following it for about 4 miles. Trail Junction - Go Right back to Peekamoose Road. There is not a sign by the trailhead, so keep your eye out for the start of the trail. Reservations can be made Online 24 hours a day (See the video below for help with online reservations). Not a huge payoff when the trees are full. The 2 mile lollipop route offers close-up views of Ashokan High Point and to the mountains north and west including the … We logged 15 mlles doing the loop. Starting at the parking lot , we follow the red trail to Ashokan High Point (3080'). Ended up getting a tetanus shot after just to be safe. Bear left at the next road fork after the DEC Police Station onto the Reservoir Road. It’s took for me exactly 5 hours with 1 lunch break on the view point :) Park your car and come across the road to start your journey. Overlooking the Ashokan Reservoir, the historic home was built by the Ashokan’s chief engineer, J. Waldo Smith. For the list of … Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Trail), Slide Mountain via Pheonicia-East Branch Trail, Friday Mountain and Balsam Cap from Moon Haw Road, Wittenberg, Cornell, and Slide Mountain Trail, Samuel's Point via Phoenicia East Branch Trail, Table, Peekamoose, Lone and Rocky, Balsam Cap and Friday Loop, Slide, Cornell and Wittenberg to Woodland Valley. This is a hike I did on the Ashokan High Point Trail in the Catskills All shoot on my GoPro 5 Black This hike in winter https://youtu.be/uEZ7UGt7Ad8 Popular hiking destinations include Ashokan High Point, Vernooy Falls, Red Hill Fire Tower, Kanape Valley and Denman Mountain. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ashokan High Point is a 3,061 feet (933 m) summit in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Ashokan High Point: A Historic Stone Home Near Woodstock By Mary Angeles Armstrong. Right takes up to the peak. The Kanape Brook trail The Kanape Brook trail head is on Watson Hollow Road (Co. Rte 42), 3.75 miles off Ulster County Rt 28A. Ashokan Reservoir Promenade. The parking lot is small, so if it is full, you can park on the side of the road. The top of the mountain had a gorgeous view but it was limited the width that you can see. Its hiking trails have a unique mix of ease and difficulty, beauty and ruggedness, views, geology, and other elements that keep this route pleasant and rewarding the whole way through. The Kanape Brook trail starts downhill across the road from the parking area. bring hiking poles. Took me 6 hours with substantial breaks. Just be aware, the last bridge is out just before starting to make the climb up the mountain. This trail gains about 1000 feet over the mile and there are several steep areas. Ashokan High Point isn't that high, so the impacts might not be as severe as on a higher elevation peak above 3500 feet, but even the vegetation in your picture (scrub bush and grasses and what not) looks like it's sensitive enough that I'd be wary about camping out there. Ashokan High Point is a very popular destination for casual day hikers and overnight campers. Follow the Reservoir Road over the Ashokan Reservoir (great views of Ashokan High Point and the Burroughs Range) until you get back to Rt. P. S. I had no issues at all with bugs. While this is still a great hike even with so much foliage still up, clearer instructions on this part would have been great and I … Then a steep climb leads to the summit where there’s a great view of Mohonk and the Shawangunk Ridge. The trail to the left is longer but generally easier to climb. The Kanape Brook Trail that leads up to it was formerly used as a wagon track between Samsonville and Watson Hollow in the days of the Catskills tanneries. For more information, please call 336-883-3492. its pretty rocky before summit. The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd. Didn’t do the loop. Notable peaks and ridges include Ashokan High Point, South Mountain, Ashokan Cobble, Mombaccus Mountain, Little Rocky, Samson Mountain, Bangle Hill, and Spencers Ledge. Straight proceeds to Freeman-Avery Road on PRIVATE PROPERTY. Ashokan High Point is in the Catskill’s Sundown Wild Forest Area. Nice fields for camping. The trail straight ahead continues upward fro about 1 mile to the Ashokan High Point. The 30,100 acre Sundown Wild Forest is located in the southeastern Catskills. Once at the top came back same way. Clockwise, the loop is a long steep climb; descent is quick thanks to 6 “staircases”. Ashokan High Point Trail is a 15.0 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near West Shokan, New York that features a river and is rated as difficult. Wet rock scrambles near the top made it fairly slippery. Ashokan High Point - 9.19 mile trip - 5.0 hours. Most of these areas have stone steps which make the climb easier. Harriman State Park is the second largest NY state park in the park’s system and is easily accessible to people in the metropolitan area of NYC. Ashokan High Point — Full Loop Hiking Trail with Plane Wreck This wonderful loop hike has an easy start with almost three miles of beautiful riparian trail. Hike to Ashokan High Point: The picture on the left is where you can park on Peekamoose Road (Rt 42). Buggy. The best views are from the minor summit—but that’s another steep drop and climb. Out & Back / 7.54 miles / 1,963 ft Ashokan High Point Trail A terrific hike all times of year, this trail has a gentle uphill slope for the first 2.72 miles as you follow a path alongside the Kanape Brook. Located at the foot of Mt. I would definitely recommend it again if you want a peaceful hike that is long. It is positioned between Ashokan High Point and Overlook Mountain. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Side trail. Very solid hike! Couldn’t see the reservoir. Go appoximately 9.7 miles to Boiceville NY. Lots of camping. The trail to Ashokan High Point's summit is an old settlement road that has been so well built that it requires little maintenance. Fairly long, but would call it medium difficulty. NOT A BEGINNER HIKE Starting at the parking lot on Route 42, we follow the red trail to Ashokan High Point (3080'). I was an idiot, took my boots off so they wouldn’t get soaked, and mistakenly stepped on a couple nails on the back of the unattached boards. It consisted of two separate campuses and a central area for administration, dining, medical, and social facilities. Many years ago this hike started from Freeman-Avery Road. There is a popular primitive camping area located within the wild forest. I went to counterclock wise. You will find a DEC parking lot on the right side of the road. Ashokan High Point Trail is a 9.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near West Shokan, New York that features a river and is rated as difficult. it took me 6hrs to finish little over 9 miles. Ashokan High Point: Our most recent outing was a 9-mile hike up, around, and down Ashokan High Point. Ashokan High Point is the mountain on the right" but the mountain on the right looks far more than a 1/4 of a mile away as it looms over the view in the photo! Camping Backcountry camping is allowed year-round on state forest preserve lands at designated sites (look for yellow and black "Camp Here" markers) and anywhere below 3500 feet as long as you are at least 150 feet from a waterbody (lake. It took me around 6 hours total. This trail gains about 1000 feet over the mile and there are several steep areas. Anti-clockwise, it’s rugged all the way. This is one of my favorite trails! Cross the bridge over the Kanape Brook. stream), road or trail. The trailhead is actually down the street about 250' . The area offers good fishing, camping, hiking, Catskill 67 peaks, waterfall viewing, and in … The trail straight ahead continues upward fro about 1 mile to the Ashokan High Point. Take a right onto Rt 212 towards Woodstock. Left takes you to Ashokan High Point. Enjoy :). Left takes you on the much longer trail to the peak. Follow an old woods road with a gradual incline along scenic Kanape Brook then ascend more steeply on a footpath with rocky sections to the summit of Ashokan High Point. From the summit we will go off trail, to the east, for an EASY BUSHWHACK on a herd path to the best views of the hike. Great hike on a warm November day, with a nice view at the lookout. The Ashokan Quarry Trail is sited on the NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Acorn Hill parcel, just to the south of the Ashokan Reservoir. It is also illegal to bring gasoline -powered motorcraft into the reservoir. Not much views at the top. There are some truly stunning views of the loftier peaks of the south Catskills to the north and the Ashokan Reservoir to the east. While undergoing restoration the chosen sites will be closed. After the view there were blueberries and a firepit. It seems like every mile, there is some new scenery to enjoy. The second way back to Rt. The trail to the left is longer but generally easier to climb. Most of these areas have stone steps which make the climb easier. As such, … 28 is longer timewise, but more scenic. It also featured a large (325 ft. x 110 ft.) natural mountain-fed swimming pool. The streams are high and things are pretty wet right now. I recommend it. Tough incline in short distance. 76 tent and trailer sites; picnic area with tables and grills; pavilion rentals; firewood sales; flush toilets; hot showers; trailer dump station; recycling center; mobility impaired accessibility; bathhouse; pay phone; dog park; playground; boat rentals; horseshoe pits. This is one of our favorite mountains that lack spruce and fir trees on the summit. Go RIGHT. A few more difficult sections near the summit. Sunset over Ashokan High Point, a nearby mountain which provides a scenic backdrop to the reservoir Also, such activities as swimming and diving are strictly prohibited. The total distance is 9 … Take a LEFT onto Rt 28A (just as you are entering Boiceville), Take a RIGHT onto Rt 42 (Peakamoose Road). This 2.5 mile trail meanders up to the High Point. The surface is hard-packed dirt and gravel, where few seedlings will hold. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Downed leaves made the trail slippery in spots. Olivebridge, NY 12461 General Inquiries info@ashokancenter.org 845-657-8333 Music & Dance Camps camps@ashokancenter.org 845-246-2121 • Outdoor Education • Music & Dance Camps • Your Wedding, Conference, or Retreat • Upcoming Events • About Us Sadly today, land owners are afraid of being sued by people looking for a quick buck by harming people who are trying to be generous. Nice Blueberry bushes on the summit. click to enlarge. 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