A must do hike!Young or athletic dog friendly. In about 0.2 miles you will come to the trailhead registration. Sign Up or Log In. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Continue, alternating between flat and steep grades, some with a bit of easy scrambling, until you get to Badman Cave in another 0.6 miles.

Here, above the trail, is Badman Cave supposedly where outlaws hid during the eighteenth century after plundering the valley.

Did the counterclockwise route going up the blue trail. Black flies in season.

Particularly Special Place. Though these falls can dry up in the peak of summer, they are perfect for a spring or fall adventure.

Came back down along the red trail which is mostly along a stream with lots of rocks, a little slippery after Tropical Storm Fay, but easy to navigate. Share a Gem . It doesn’t disappoint. Wear a bathing suit to jump in the waterfall or lake at the end! 6.9 mi 11.1 km • Out …

This area was popular for many of the Hudson School artists in the early 1800s due to its natural beauty, which helped the region's popularity grow as a tourist destination. If you want to read about the southern section of the Escarpment Trail in this area do so here. Set your GPS to the North Lake campgrounds parking area. Areas with steep uphill walking with large rocks.

Sign the book and continue.The trail gets steeper as you ascend, and it soon reaches the first easy scramble.

Continue to the right of the cave on the blue-blazed trail.

Stop and enjoy.

The famous Thomas Cole frequented this area often along with his fellow artists and made some of the most famous early American landscape paintings in this region.This can be a hard hike even though this isn’t a long hike.

23.1 mi 37.2 km • Point to Point • 8,104 ft Ascent 2470.13 m Ascent (18) Manorville, NY. The parking lot had plenty of open spaces, both before and after our hike.

For many hikers, they will stop and return … Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Out and Back. Share a Photo . RECOMMENDED ROUTE Create Recommended Route or Trail . Turn north onto O'Hara Road and travel 2.5 miles to the campground entrance.Awesome trail! Escarpment Trail Hike from North Lake to North Point and Mary’s Glen Trail. RECOMMENDED ROUTE This climb is usually a steady and moderate climb that is occasionally interspersed with a few short sections of easy scrambles when it cuts up and over one of the many rocky glacier carved ledges that line the tops of the mountains.

There are a lot of cliffs and beautiful views.Moderate for experienced hikers and some areas may be hard for beginners. Great overlooks overlooking the Hudson River.

Length: 1.75 miles Blaze: Red Mary's Glen Trail starts on North Lake Road inside North Lake State Campground and continues to it's junction with Escarpment Trail below North Point. Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace. Needs Summary Near Palenville, New York. Turn right doing almost a 180-degree turn to follow the short spur trail to Sunset Rock.Sunset Rock sits atop a flat rock ledge top with deep crevices. July 16, 2018 by Scott L. Catskills, Hiking, Venture Out. Turn left, north, and start the easy climb along the flat cap rock ledge.

As you descend over the periodic small rock ledges, you will notice the forest reverting back to the mixed deciduous forest of the lower altitudes and the small trickles of water coalescing into the larger creek that tumbles over the small Ashley Falls. Difficult. At 7.7 miles, you'll come to an intersection with the red-blazed Mary's Glen Trail, which you will be taking to complete the hike. Pitch your tent and then take a short hike down the Mary Glen Trail, located off the main campground road, to reach Ashley Falls. Share a Video . The trail tread going up is good most places except for the scrambles. If you walk around North Point, it a view exceeding 270-degrees. Truly a great hike. The campground is located 3 miles east off SR 23A. Restroom facilities are available along the trail.

This will be your return route after visiting North Point to the right by staying on the blue blazed Escarpment Trail.

There are some sections where high-stepping is required.