North Dome
North Dome’s ledges are not for the faint of heart, but North Dome bragging rights are forever.
Peak Details
Height: 3,605ft (1,099m)
Range: Northeastern Catskills
Level: Hardest
Scenic: Yes
Trail Type: Bushwhack
Canister: Yes
North Dome Hiking Trails & Hikes
North Dome, Mount Sherrill & Hagadone Hollow
The bushwhack over North Dome and Mount Sherrill is never easy. I found a way to make it even more difficult.
Thru-Hike North Dome & Mount Sherrill
This intense bushwhack route over two of the most difficult Catskills peaks is challenging and rewarding.
Loop Hike North Dome & Mount Sherrill
This hike begins with an easy section of marked trail on the Devil’s Path but then switches to one of the most challenging Catskills bushwhacks. The ledges of North Dome will absolutely test your nerve.
Seasonal Notes for North Dome
Summer & Fall
I’ve only done North Dome in the snow and early spring but, like Rusk Mountain, North Dome is famous for its thick nettle stands.
Clothing can help but the terrain is tricky, so it’s easy to take an extra-painful tumble.
Pack Benadryl and, if alcohol swabs are part of your hiking kit, they’re pretty good at mitigating the worst of the sting.
North Dome Topography
Summit Forecast: North Dome
The page URL below shows the weather at North Dome’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/North-Dome-New-York/forecasts/1100
