Ginseng

Steep but hikeable, Ginseng (like close-by Mount Hayden) offers miles of peaceful, ferny mountain hiking.

Peak Details

Height:  2,805ft  (855m)

Range:  Northern Catskills

Level:  Moderate

Scenic:   No/Low

Trail Type:  Fully Trailed

 Ginseng Hiking Trails & Hikes

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Ginseng & Hayden: Quiet Northern Catskills

A very quiet and peaceful section of the Northern Catskill Escarpment / Long Path, free of Classic Catskills crowds.

 Ginseng Topography

 Summit Forecast: Ginseng

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