Overlook 
One of the most popular peaks in the Catskills, and a fire tower peak.
Peak Details
Height: 3,141ft (957m)
Range: Northeastern Catskills
Level: Easy
Scenic: Very
Trail Type: Fully Trailed
Overlook Hiking Trails & Hikes
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
12 Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the Catskills
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The 7 Best Hikes Near Woodstock NY
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Overlook Mountain from Platte Clove
A deeply lovely route through some of the Catskills’ most beautiful terrain.
Overlook Mountain Fire Tower Trail
You can hike up Overlook Mountain’s easy trail in about an hour. The fire tower at the end of this short trail is positioned to give one of the most dramatic views in the Catskills.
Israel Wittman Sanctuary Hiking Trails
Newly expanded with the addition of Loop C, this sanctuary secures its place as a forever favorite.
6 Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Catskills
These easy kid-friendly Catskills hikes have so much to offer your family.
Backcountry Campout in the Catskills — First Experience
Having never camped out before, and certainly never in the backcountry, I researched for weeks, pulled the necessary kit together, and finally screwed up enough courage to solo camp overnight in the wilderness.
Sloan Gorge Preserve
Sloan Gorge Preserve offers an absolutely delightful, short, and family-friendly nature walk.
Seasonal Notes for Overlook
Spring, Summer, Fall
In the warm months, Overlook is famous for its rattlesnakes. Stay on the trail. Keep your dog leashed. If you spot a snake, just give it a wide berth and enjoy your hike.
Overlook Topography
Summit Forecast: Overlook
The page URL below shows the weather at Overlook’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/Overlook-Mountain/forecasts/957
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