A couple minutes past the porch, take a moment to register. 10. The Blue (Escarpment) Trail re-enters the woods on the far side of the parking lot. Here, you can turn back or you can continue to the right rejoining the Blue Trail as it leads you .2 miles to Newman's Ledge (or 1.6 miles to North Point if you'd like). The path goes north along a ridgeline to Catskill Mountain House Site, Artist’s Rock, and Newman’s Ledge. Walk across the open field to a huge ledge with wide views of Hudson Valley below. It's almost like a real life version of Wet Hot American Summer. Once upon a time, this very spot was home to one of the most glamorous hotel for travelers in the United States. (We only saw North Lake.) Or simply skip the hike and enjoy the water! Keep walking down the Yellow Trail to find Sunset Rock on your right, just a few minutes from where the Yellow Trail began. From this point to the beginning of the trailhead was just over 1/2 a mile so make sure you account for this during your trip. Found inside – Page 80( 26.4 x 25.4 cm ) Signed , dated , and inscribed , lower left : HR Newman Catskill ; lower center : Catskill New York / August 1869 Purchase with funds ... After all the awesome views across the Hudson Valley, it’s a nice change of pace to enjoy the completely new views overlooking North-South Lake and more of the Catskills beyond. The Yellow Trail takes hikers out to Sunset Rock where they receive, even by Catskills standards, a most remarkable sweeping panorama of all of the Hudson Valley and all of North Lake State Park. After you pass Scutt Road on your right and go past the guardhouse, turn right at the first fork inside the park to head south around the lakes. Each overlook showcases the Hudson River cutting through dense forests and boundless farmland. I could not believe the contrast between now when everything was all dry, and my trip in May when everything was all wet. In just a few more minutes, another awesome view spreads before you at Newman’s Ledge. If you’re an idiot (and so is the friend you’re hiking with) use a small tripod and a remote control to take a picture that could either be used in an old Toyota commercial, or alongside your names in the next iteration of the Darwin Awards. After leaving the Catskill Mountain House Site, we continued on the trail to the Escarpment Trail, a blue-blazed trail following the Long Path along a rocky ledge. Shortly into the hike, you will see a sign leading you towards Sunset Rock (.3 miles beyond). Follow the offshoot back to the main trail where you will pass the second parking lot and follow the blue "Escarpment Trail" also marked with an "LP" marking the long path. Found insideThis well - known Summer Hotel is situated on one of the Eastern Ledges of the summit of the Catskill Mountains ... The Crest , Newman's Ledge , Bear's Den and Prospect Rock on North Mtn . , and Eagle Rock and Palenville Overlook on ... It's winter so everything still has a bit of snow cover and there is only one other person on the trail. You can make this hike as long or as short as you want. It's almost impossible to walk in any direction and not find an amazing view on this hike. I’m planning on going in early June. Just keep heading straight after you pass the B&B, and you’re good to go. Sunset Rock & Newman's Ledge, the Catskills (10/21/2007) This is hike #3 ("Sunset Rock & Newman's Ledge") from the book Catskill Day Hikes For All Seasons (November 2002), followed by a visit to the site of the former Catskill Mountain House and then a visit to the top of Kaaterskill Falls from the end of Laurel House Road. Found inside – Page 240This well - known Summer Hotel is situated on one of the eastern ledges of the summit of the Catskill Mountains , 2,250 ... The Crest , Newman's Ledge , Bears ' Den , and Prospect Rock on North Mountain , and Eagle Rock and Palenville ... Its address is: 93 North Lake Road Though we didn’t see another soul back on the trails, from what I understand, this place is very busy in the summertime, with hundreds of campers and swimmers hanging out around the lakes. ARTISTS ROCK - leads to Newman’s Ledge. We took this path in the trails almost completely at the end of the road. We got on the trail and reached Artists Rock first. You will need to climb, using your hands also to get both up and down from this. After a quick break, we returned the way we came, eventually passing a few hikers on the trail, happily chatting about our luck with the weather and the beauty of the Catskills. Walk past the gate to hop on the Yellow Trail as it heads toward the site of the old Catskill Mountain House, our first destination. The trail gets steeper as you near Newman’s Ledge. View Eli's activity. Named for a Reverend, this location has been a popular site ever since the Mountain House guests way back in the mid 1800's would come visit. As of Saturday, this trail and everything in the area was covered in about 2″ of soft ice. Artist's Rock, Sunset Rock and Newman's Ledge via Mary's Glen Trail is a wonderful loop in Catskill State Park. We’ll also be visiting Sunset Rock via a short spur trail, so your roundtrip mileage back to this point will be a little more than double those estimates. Please view our Google map below and look for icons to view some of the waterfalls locations. Yes, if you’re looking for huge payoffs with relatively flat terrain in the Catskills, you’d have a hard time finding a better hike than North-South Lake to Artist’s Rock and Newman’s Ledge. Found insideNewman's. Ledge. DISTANCE: 2.1 miles TYPE: Out and back TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: 310 feet MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 2,460 feet DIFFICULTY: Easy HIKING TIME: 1.5 hours ... The trail is steeper here, but soon leads to a cliff with a huge drop - so please exercise caution! 7. The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. Hopefully, the weather will be better on your visit. Follow Mary’s Glen Trail to enjoy the views from Artist’s Rock, Sunset Rock, Newman’s Ledge, and North Point, then reward yourself with a dip in the lake. The trail is well marked and there are signs posted at most intersections. You can make an approximately 6-mile loop out of this hike by going up to North Point and taking the Mary’s Glen Trail all the way back to the main road that runs around the park, then taking a left to get back to your car, but we weren’t able to do that, so I can’t provide a description for that hike, though I’d like to get back there and do that one of these days. I know some trails in other places can be accessed regardless of whether or not the park is open. Sunset Rock is a sizable boulder, lying at the top of a sizable ledge of sandstone which overlooks North Lake and one of the Catskills most memorable views. Found inside – Page 178Some travellers prefer to drive all the way from Catskill to ( 12 M. ) the Mountain House or the ( 14 M. ) Kaater skill Hotel . The * Kaaterskill Clove is a ... The ledge - path ends at Newman's Ledge ( view of Sleepy Hollow , p . It is another two-tenths of a mile to the connector trail, and then you’ll need to hike back to the views. August 15, 2021. Found insideThe Crest, Newman's Ledge, Bear's Den, Prospect Rock on North Mountain, ... The temperature is fifteen to twenty degrees lower than at Catskill Village, ... Background you can feel free to skip: When my buddy Jered and I pulled up to the entrance at North-South Lake, I said, “Oh, man, I’m so sorry. It very quickly joins the Blue Trail which leads to the old Catskill Mountain House. Katie Wanders is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As other commenters have mentioned in previous years, the gate at the SW side of the lake is closed, so you have to start your hike there, which adds about 1/2 mile each way. It’s an extension of this (Newman’s Ledge) hike, making it a 7-mile loop instead of a 4-mile up-and-back affair. 6. Pooch proclivity: Leashed dogs are welcome here, but you MUST have proof of rabies vaccination. Just beyond the cliffs, the trail dips into a grove of pines. It very quickly joins the Blue Trail which leads to the old Catskill Mountain House. After a steep climb to North Point, the trail becomes more rugged, descending from Stoppel Point to Dutcher Notch and then climbing Blackhead Mountain. Required fields are marked *. In a minute, arrive at a junction with the Blue Trail. Atom I’m going to hike the Catskills for the first time tomorrow and this tells me exactly what to expect. Hawkeye Ledge is located on the eastern escarpment and is believed to have a 500’ vertical drop that allows a significant view of the Hudson Valley that is probably similar to Newman’s Ledge. This description runs from the campground to Newman's Ledge, and by the time it's done you'll have a few breathtaking views under your belt. Longer and more strenuous hikes can bring you to such spots as Artist’s Rock, Sunset Rock, Newman’s Ledge, Boulder Rock, and the Kaaterskill Hotel and Laurel House sites. For now, keep heading straight, joining the Blue Trail and walking toward the Catskill Mountain House, which is just a hop-and-a-skip further. Here’s one great way: Visit the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference homepage and click on Volunteer, Donate, or Shop! I highly recommend this — the forest here is magical, especially with the ice and snow. I had to have my vet fax the paperwork to the ranger’s station while I was standing there (I’ve heard from friends who were turned away altogether). We only made it to Newman’s Ledge, so that’s where this trail guide leaves off, but if you’re feeling especially spry today, and there’s not a foot of snow on the ground in some places, North Point could be a doable destination. 16. From the parking area, take the Yellow Trail. Not the most relaxing way to start a hike. There’s also a little jaunt to Sunset Rock I have yet to experience. Subscribe: Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. © 2021 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. 11. In the summer, you can drive further into the park and park at a different parking lot closer to the trailhead. Be prepared for a section of very steep rock scrambling as you get close to North Point.). The short hike to the site of the Catskill Mountain House provides the reward of incredible vistas of the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires beyond. We continued the climb, reaching the Badman's cave, and then took the Mary's Glen Trail down. It’s just short of where the Yellow Trail peels off from the Blue Trail. Did you encounter any bears or snakes on the trail? That plan didn’t appear to be getting off to a great start. This hike probably can’t take all the credit, but it sure didn’t hurt. (And here’s a quick primer on Leave No Trace, too, to help us keep the trails nice and fresh for each other.). Just past the fence, you’ll find a nice little porch with a view. Post Comments Sorta nearby address for your GPS: The Brookside Bed & Breakfast is on County Route 18 (North Lake Road), about a mile from the park entrance. Short easy walk to the falls. Hope you had a great day out there. Found inside – Page 161The Catskill Mountain House ( 2225 ft . ; $ 2-4 per day , $ 14-25 per week , acc . to room and season ; 400 beds ) is magnificently situated on the ridge of South ... The ledge - path ends at Newman's Ledge ( view of Sleepy Hollow , p . But it’s a short trail that heads downhill to another parking lot, where you’ll pick up the scent of some more signposts with actual signs on them. View from Artist & Sunset Rock to Newman’s Ledge. Hiking in Ontario gives in-depth coverage of some 400 trails in 65 parks and conservation areas, rated by level of difficulty, plus a listing of more than 160 additional hiking locations. When you see it, turn right to hop on the Yellow Trail. Found inside – Page 2319 , leads along the top of the cliffs north of the Catskill Mountain House , with fine views east over the Hudson valley and across into Massachusetts and Vermont . There is a yellow marked spur trail at the north end of Newman's Ledge ... UPDATE August 2013: Finally got the North Point trail guide completed! Hang to your right at the junction to follow the Blue Trail. You can also head past your car for a few hundred yards to take in the views from the shore of South Lake, which must be a hoppin’ place in the summertime. If you want to keep going from here, you can hop over to the North Point trail guide and skip down to Step 18 to keep going. Found inside – Page 22... Sunset Rock, and Newman's Ledge; a third hiking trail and carriage drive ... A sawmill that produced the lumber used in building the Catskill Mountain ... 4. Go right, north, to continue to Newman’s Ledge in 0.2 miles and North Point beyond. Found inside – Page 204See also The Scenery of the Catskills Mountains Buckingham , James Silk , America , Historical , Statistical , and Descriptive ... 159–160 ; Newman's Ledge , 28 ; North Lake , 28 , 151 ; North Mountain , 154 204 WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE. Really nice hike with each view better than the last! Lookout and Sunset Rocks and Newman’s Ledge. Regarding your pooch proof issues, as I understand it this is standard operating procedure at all NY State campgrounds (even if you’re just a day visitor). We only stayed at the higher elevation but it’s possible to walk down to the water. Found inside – Page 179THE GRANDEST VIEWS OF THE REGION Are obtained from the ( ' rest , Newman's Ledge , Bear's Den , Prospect Rock on North Mountain ; and Eagle Rock and Palenville Overlook on South Mountain , which are included in the mountain house ... But, you know, at least your chances of running into Cujo here are pretty low. A yellow-blazed trail begins to the left at 7.0 miles. There is some history here, with signs that explain what the House once was. Your email address will not be published. The day we were here, the sign was missing. Thomas Cole of the Hudson River school of painting made this area famous. Almost immediately you will come across your next beautiful view with a post to name it "Artist's Rock". From this lofty height, peer across the lush Hudson River Valley. Found inside – Page 43ETWEEN 1842 and 1880 , the commercial development of the Catskills was slight except for the burgeoning hotel business . ... Even today the dizzying prospects from the Overlook , Newman's Ledge , Sunset Rock , North Point , Inspiration ... You guessed it - Sunset Rock! North-South Lake Hike - Newman's Ledge and the Cat... Kaaterskill Falls (winter) Hike - Catskills, New York, A Tiny House Resort - Catskills, New York. North-South Lake, Newman's Ledge Hike and Catskill Mountain House Site Hunter Mountain Scenic Skyride. I think the wildlife have plenty of areas to avoid people in the Catskills. Posts about Newmans Ledge written by Kim. From there, you could retrace your steps, or attempt to make a loop by hanging a left on the red-blazed Mary’s Glen Trail, which would bring you all the way back to the loop road around North-South Lake. 9. Thank you! Found insideBy way of Catskill , Four Hours from New York . ... THE CREST , NEWMAN'S LEDGE , BEAR'S DEN and PROSPECT ROCK on NORTH MOUNTAIN , and EAGLE ROCK and PALENVILLE OVERLOOK on SOUTH MOUNTAIN , From which the grandest views of the region are ... Found inside – Page 104... Newman's Ledge with a shear vertical drop of some five hundred feet on one unguarded edge, Pine Orchard—the site of the former Catskill Mountain House, ... Painting of the Catskill Mountain House -. Newman's Ledge and the Catskill Mountain House Site-Overlook fifty miles of the Hudson Valley and into New England. 5. Our goal is the first sheer cliff that can be called Newman’s Ledge. 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