Kaaterskill High Peak
This iconic Catskill mountain packs several punches: an old Mohawk camp, two plane wrecks, two epic ledges and many scenic spots with some of the best mountain views in the Park.
Peak Details
Height: 3,652ft (1,113m)
Range: Northeastern Catskills
Level: Difficult
Scenic: Very
Trail Type: Partially Trailed
Canister: Yes
Kaaterskill High Peak Hiking Trails & Hikes
Kaaterskill High Peak Hike
The classic Kaaterskill High Peak hike route.
Kaaterskill High Peak via Hurricane Ledge
Hiking Kaaterskill High Peak via Hurricane Ledge means a long wet hike in to the base of the summit — but then an epic Catskills climb.
Secret Hike: Gunks in the Cats
A true bushwhack to a surprisingly Gunks-like patch in the heart of The Catskills.
Poets Ledge
This route to Poets Ledge on Kaaterskill High peak is very steep but very rewarding.
Huckleberry Point
Huckleberry Point is one of the most beloved Catskills destinations. The trail is short, relatively easy, and leads to one of the most dramatic vistas in the Catskill Mountains.
Hike Kaaterskill High Peak & 2 Plane Wrecks
KHP’s summit is a Catskills classic with a spectacular view from Hurricane Ledge. This route takes in two eerie plane wrecks, and there is much to see on the long trek in and out. This a tough, muddy, rewarding hike.
Seasonal Notes for Kaaterskill High Peak
Late Fall, Winter & Spring
The steep southern approach to the summit via Hurricane Ledge gets iced up in the late fall, and should be attempted by experienced winter mountaineers only. Most knowledgable Catskills hikers consider it off limits during the coldest months.
Kaaterskill High Peak Topography
Summit Forecast: Kaaterskill High Peak
The page URL below shows the weather at Kaaterskill High Peak’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Kaaterskill-High-Peak/forecasts/1114
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