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37 summits • 10.8 mi • 24,569 ft gain • 8 hr 36 min
3 summits • 9.0 mi • 2,664 ft gain • 5 hr 7 min
1 summit • 11.6 mi • 2,823 ft gain • 3 hr 54 min
1 summit • 19.0 mi • 2,377 ft gain • 10 hr 3 min
1 summit • 5.4 mi • 1,700 ft gain • 4 hr 59 min
1 summit • 7.1 mi • 2,032 ft gain • 4 hr 3 min
1 summit • 8.4 mi • 2,578 ft gain • 8 hr 11 min
1 summit • 8.7 mi • 2,653 ft gain • 5 hr 18 min
1 summit • 9.6 mi • 2,851 ft gain • 7 hr 8 min
1 summit • 9.9 mi • 1,539 ft gain • 3 hr 36 min
1 summit • 9.1 mi • 11,828 ft gain • 3 hr 57 min
Latest summits
"On a nippy morning, that fortunately warmed up nicely, three of us did a T-bone out and back hike of the Blackhead range using only micro spikes. A few days ago a snowstorm hit the greater Hudson Valley area, bringing us back to winter after days of spring-like weather, but barely a flake dropped in the Catskills so no snowshoes. We ate our lunches in the car while driving from Big Hollow TH to Peck road TH, rather short distance, then proceeded onto an afternoon saunter of WHP. The trails were basically devoid of any snow so the spikes didn’t go on to about 2800’ do to long sections of ice spectacled with short sections of bare rocks…arghh! A speedy descent meant no headlamps were harmed on this venture." — Nimblefoot • Feb 15, 2024
"Did the Blackhead range and WHP for Mimi’s single season winter. First we did a T-bone out and back of the Blackhead range from the end of Big Hollow road then we dropped down to Peck road for an O&B of WHP. The snowshoes stayed in the car all day but should have taken for the Blackhead range so to allow us stay on top of the soft snow instead of plunging into it. On WHP there was no need for snowshoes and the ice/snow was very spotty. The minimal amount of snow was mostly near the summit ridge. Down low the trails were wet and muddy from the recent melt-out and rain.
Because of our slow progress in the Blackhead range and a conversationally casual pace up WHP we descended it for the most part in the dark which added to the fun. Headlamps eventually came out when we couldn’t see the trail very well." — Nimblefoot • Jan 27, 2024
"It was snowing lightly -
wasn't too cold - above freezing for most of the hike - 29 F on the summit
the sumitt was crowded with other hikers and runners! I hiked with the Club - there were a couple of gals doing their first
and two guys who did their last! we celebrated with them on the peak.
great day all around" — HeyJoe • Dec 30, 2023
"Did Blackhead with Richard, Victoria and Rick in a snow squall wearing our micro spikes. Once back down to Lockwood Gap, where the snow abated, I headed back to the PA while they headed on to do the other two- Black Dome and Thomas Cole. I didn’t need them and did need WHP to close out the month of November so headed down to the Peck road trailhead. The round trip to WHP was mostly wet and no ice so the spikes just rode on the pack. The early morning clouds broke up enough for blue sky and sunshine to show through making for a more enjoyable hike. Blackhead got my Daily 35R up to 344 out of 366." — Nimblefoot • Nov 27, 2023
"T-boned the Blackhead range from Big Hollow road with my old friend Itty Bitty and her friend Doug from NH. Low clouds canceled most of the views and gave us some brief periods of sprinkles and snow flurries. " — Nimblefoot • Oct 22, 2023
"Hitting the Blackhead range for the month of August. On my way up to Lockwood Gap I ran into the legendary Luna Pelton and her dad who were heading out after getting the three peaks. She is the youngest, or close to it, finisher of the Catskill 3500 peaks in both 3-season and winter and the Catskill All Trails challenge. Now she is working on the Catskill Grid, what a spunky young lady.
For a change of pace I decided against doing another 35r peak or two and instead headed to route 28A to hike the Ashokan Quarry trail. All of 1.8 miles of a loop and one spur trail but I spent time investigating the foundations, the quarry itself and the remnants of the train operation. On the upper part of the loop I did an easy off trail stroll to the summit of Acorn Hill." — Nimblefoot • Aug 9, 2023
"Got to the big hollow trailhead late - 1000. As soon as I pulled in, a couple of ladies pulled in beside me and hit the trail. A couple of park rangers also arrived and headed up the mountain. I met them all and others in the summit.
The scramble to blackhead and also black some were soaking wet and slippery but doable.
This was the most fun I’ve had so far in the Catskills peaks. " — HeyJoe • Jul 11, 2023
"Five of us set out to do a loop-like hike of the Blackhead range from the end of Big Hollow road and using the Batavia Kill and Escarpment trails. The climb up to Blackhead proved to be too much for Kelly’s husband Tony, who was still recovering from a virus, so he bailed out at Lockwood gap. The four of us did an o&b to Thomas Cole then descended out of Lockwood. The day was still early so Richard and I headed down to Peck road to go climb WHP as it was so close while the others headed home. Tagged peak #417/420 of my 4th grid and Richard got peak #338 of his first. Warm/humid day mid-week so didn’t see many other hikers enjoying a fine summer day with virtually no threat of rain for a pleasant change." — Nimblefoot • Jul 5, 2023
"After Acra Point with Nancy and Murphy on a beautiful day in May. Lots of beautiful flowers and NO bugs! Turns out I did this trail with Tina on a winter day! Piece of cake compared to the sketchy ice we had! A few people on the trail. " — lfrancois • May 9, 2023
"T-bone hike of the Blackhead range with Peter and Mimi followed by a jaunt up to Windham HP. Warmer than normal temps have the ramps popping up nicely along with Trout lilies, red trilliums and Dutchman’s breeches.
" — Nimblefoot • Apr 16, 2023