Single-Peak Hikes
![pink flag delineating new route up Stissing Mountain from Thompson Pond](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stissing-Thompson-Pond-4666-460x300.jpg)
Stissing Mountain: New Trail from Thompson Pond
A super fun new route (currently under construction) up a steep rugged side of Stissing Mountain.
![Stissing Mountain seen from a distance at sunset](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stissing-from-Brace-0050-460x300.jpg)
Stissing Mountain Fire Tower (Classic Trail)
A short, sharp huffer-hike to a very tall fire tower with amazing views of the Catskills and Taconics.
![Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Southwest-Hunter-Stony-Clove-Notch-3569-460x300.jpg)
Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch
A steep but straightforward route to one of the easiest bushwhack summits in the Catskills.
![view from balsam lake fire tower of balsam forest below](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Balsam-Lake-Loop-2626-460x300.jpg)
Balsam Lake Fire Tower (updated)
Incredible 360° wilderness views make this hike spectacular at any time of year.
![The summit of Croagh Patrick seen from its main hiking trail](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Croagh-Patrick-2113-460x300.jpg)
![lions head summit marker in taconics](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lions-Head-Taconics-5574.wide_-460x300.jpg)
Lion’s Head
The Lion’s Head Trail in Salisbury, CT, is a delightful short hike with great views that you can actually fit into your day.
![Hurricane Ledge on Kaaterskill High Peak](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kaaterskill-Hurricane-Ledge-0020-460x300.jpg)
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.
![catskills red barn and sugarloaf mountain seen in the snow](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sugarloaf-Winter-5825-460x300.jpg)
Sugarloaf in Winter (Safest Route)
A beautiful hike to one of the grandest of Catskills high peaks.
![Jay Mountain summit in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jay-Mountain-Adirondacks-7686-460x300.jpg)
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Inspiration Point (Catskills)
Inspiration Point in Kaaterskill Clove is one of the top scenic destinations in The Catskills.
![View of Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge at sunset from Anthony’s Nose](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Anthonys-Nose-6112-460x300.jpg)
Anthony’s Nose via Camp Smith Trail
This route to the lookout on Anthony’s Nose is gentler than the classic route from the north.
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Baxter Mountain Trail
Baxter Mountain Trail in the Adirondacks is on of the sweetest trails in Keene Valley. Baxter is also one of the most hike-able and scenic peaks in the area.
![large glacial boulders and trail signage in forest pointing to Rooster Comb](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooster-Comb-6303-460x300.jpg)
Rooster Comb
The trail to Rooster Comb in the Adirondacks is relentlessly uphill but also quite short. Enjoy 3 fantastic lookouts, each more stunning that the last.
![blue trail blaze affixed to tree near stone steps](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Red-Hill-Denning-4030-460x300.jpg)
Red Hill Fire Tower from Denning
This new route to Red Hill Fire Tower is a little longer and tougher than the classic route, but so much sweeter.
![Seymour mountain hikers in rainy muddy forest](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Seymour-Mountain-Adirondacks-2314c-460x300.jpg)
Seymour Mountain Trail Guide
Even in lousy conditions, the long, difficult hike to Seymour Mountain in the Seward Range is super rewarding.
![snow-covered summit with rock cairn and signposts](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mount-Everett-6480-460x300.jpg)
Race Brook Falls & Mount Everett
This rugged route passes along the bottom of Race Brook Falls, then climbs through beautiful forest to a scenic lookout beyond the summit of Mount Everett.