Catskill 3500 - Slide Mountain

Meet at Slide Misty Mountain Hop trailhead hike to Slide summit then descend into the trail head
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Length : 5.4mi
Elevation gain : 1,765ft
Out & back
Begin off Oliverea-Slide Mountain Road and cross over the West Branch of the Neversink River on the Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. Turn onto the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail to the summit of Slide Mountain.

Length : 6.5miles
Elevation gain: 1,771ft
Loop

This is a moderate climb up Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskills. Like others in the Catskills the summit of Slide Mountain is wooded but there is an overlook near the top that offers great views over the surrounding hills. You'll also pass through very distinct forest stands on the way to the top. Beginning on the Phoenicia East Branch trail, cross one of the branches of the Neversink River as you start your way up the mountain. At the first junction at 0.7 miles follow the Wittenberg and Cornell Slide Trail and follow it as it gains the final ridge below the summit. The better views of the trail will be had here below the summit. After reaching the top you can either retrace your way back to the parking area or follow the Curtis Ormsbee trail for some different scenery.

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