Blackhead

"Getting the Blackhead range for Ed’s grid. Beautiful day after yesterday’s rain which had all the creeks running full. On our way to Lockwood gap we found the upper water crossing a bit challenging as the usual rocks for hopping across were submerged." — Nimblefoot • Oct 14, 2022

"T-bone of the Blackhead range from Big Hollow road then down to Peck road for an O&B of WHP. Cool temps and breezy day had most people going back to pants and putting on layers including warm hats and gloves." — Nimblefoot • Sep 23, 2022

"The Classic Catskill Four with a T-bone of the Blackhead range from Big Hollow road and a out & back of WHP from Peck road. Changed things up a bit by descending Blackhead via the Escarpment and Batavia trails so not exactly a T-bone." — Nimblefoot • Jun 29, 2022

"T-boned the Blackhead range by hitting Black Dome and Thomas Cole first then back to Lockwood gap and up to Blackhead. Ran into my old hiking partner, Itty Bitty, just below the view ledge that looks over toward Black Dome. She is still getting after the peaks at nearly 81 years young. Headed over to Peck road to head up to Windham HP but the PA was full, first that has happened to me in quite awhile. Plan B was to head out Rt 23 PA to take the Escarpment trail the entire way. A new experience as the trail has been rerouted since the last time I used it, 8 or 9 yrs ago. Board walks in the beginning and some nice switchbacks as it neared the Jct with the Elm Ridge trail but in the between it was a glorified stream bed, not impressed with that." — Nimblefoot • Apr 15, 2022

"Solo romp in the Blackhead range. Between Black Dome and Thomas Cole I ran into Barbara and her friend Donna so stopped for a chat. They continued back toward Black Dome while I quickly continue to TC then catch up to them on the re-ascent of BD. Barbara informed me that she and Donna were going to have a late lunch at a sandwich shop in Palenville and invited me to join them. Since Barbara was buying I was definitely in so now I had to go bag Blackhead then catch up to them in the PA. The sandwiches were tasty and the place definitely requires another visit. Microspikes worn the whole way though snowshoes would have worked better particularly in the drifted sections and for any bushwhack shortcuts." — Nimblefoot • Mar 5, 2022

"A great first day of winter hike with Tina. Did following Black Dome. Steep up at the get go! Not much ice because it was on the sunnyside. Flat top walk to treed in summit. SKETCHY trail down with rivers of ice!! Should have backtracked, but wanted new views. .8 off top was a challenge, but we did it! BP was elevated! Calm hike without spikes after that! Lost my EMS glove:(" — lfrancois • Dec 21, 2021

"T-boned the Blackhead range from Big Hollow road then followed it up an ascent of WHP from Peck road. Beautiful sunny day that was perfect for shorts and a T shirt. Interesting cloud inversion from the view point beyond the summit of WHP. The Fall colors, now on the ground, provided the usual slips and hid some tripping hazards." — Nimblefoot • Oct 25, 2021

"Fall foliage in the Catskills and bluebird days like these don’t get much better. The colors are starting to pop and it was a beauty of a day to complete three more Catskill 3500 peaks. I saw my second wild Black Bear about .50 miles in from the trailhead. It ran about 20 yards in front of me across the trail and took me by surprise. It unfortunately was too quick where I was not able to get any photos or video. I also was trying to keep clear in the event it was a Mama with cubs nearby. Some deer friends on the ride in were nice to see as well. Weather was stunning today and there was no one else on the range exactly as I like it. " — scottturner • Oct 7, 2021

"T-boned the Blackhead range from Big Hollow road then headed over to Rt 3 out of Fleishmans to T-bone BP and Vly. The Blackhead range was hopping with numerous hikers, particularly on my way down, as expected with the PA overflowing then over in Johnson Hollow it was a ghost town only seeing one couple hiking and two older gents picking apples near the PA." — Nimblefoot • Aug 14, 2021

"Mimi and I T-boned the Blackhead range then planned to hit Windham but we spent too much time chatting with friends along the way so saved it for another day. Social engagements took precedence over bagging a fourth peak. Nice track all the way thanks to the numerous snowshoers." — Nimblefoot • Feb 20, 2021