There is plenty of water on the PhoeniciaEB, on the beginning of the burroughs range past the campground, but I didn't find anything from wittenberg until the slide spring below the summit. John Burroughs couldn’t have picked a range of mountains to frequent that’s more demanding for the hiker, but according to the DEC it’s the most popular range in the Catskills Forest Preserve. This is a 16.0 mile loop hike with 4600 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 8-11 hours to complete. Many people park one car at each end of the trail which cuts the distance to just over nine miles. The first 4 miles you gain about 200ft. This adventure begins at the Woodland Valley Campground (which has a parking fee in the summer) and follows the red-blazed Burroughs Range Trail to the summit of Wittenberg at 3,780 feet. The slide view is overgrown anyways and it needs to be trimmed. Amazing Fall Foliage! After running 3.9 miles, you reach the summit of Wittenberg with great views on the summit. would definitely recommend clockwise. Burroughs Range, also called the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Mountain Trail, is a difficult 12.3-mile hike, yet arguably one of the most beautiful in the region. There are some great camping sites right past slide mountain! Also saw a few really good spots that weren't designated camping spots. Loved this hike! After the register, the trail will continue to climb through a beautiful rocky section of the trail. Was on Wittenberg and Cornel yesterday among the snow squalls. 55 until you come to rt. It was named for John Burroughs, the naturalist, who visited the mountain several times.The mountain was first called John Burroughs Mountain. I clocked this hike at 16.2 miles with the alltrails app & missed about 1/10-2/10 of a mile due to poor gps reception ascending Wittenberg. With boulders to climb over, wooden ladders to descend and bridges to cross, this trail near Phoenicia is not for the faint of heart. I’m terrified of heights and I did okay. Did in one day; exhausted but happy. Agreed with another poster - the best views were at the Spring! I can and will go on about what makes it so great, but the fact is, I cannot think of a better introduction or finale to hiking the Catskills. From the intersection take the Burroughs Loop trail 0.8 miles to the summit of First Burroughs, which is basically just a flat section of the mountain. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Burroughs Range (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Mountain), located in Catskill Park, New York. We reached the top at 1:55. Some very easy climbing before the three summits. Follow the trail west to the five-way trail intersection just past Frozen Lake. 28. The trail flattens out for the next mile and a half, it is still quite rocky. Accessed either from the Woodland Valley Campground on the east or the Woodland Valley-Denning Trail on the west, this trail provides a challenging route through the heart of the Slide Mountain Wilderness, ascending Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide Mountain. Three high peaks and arguably the best view in the Catskills make a winter traverse of the Burroughs Range one of the finest day hikes in the Northeast. The 9.0 mile Burroughs Range Trail starts at the Woodland Valley Campground Parking Lot and ends with it's junction with Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. The Burroughs Range covers +/- 13 miles, and about This video is about Burroughs Range Trail. Create . All 35 miles of trails in this area are open exclusively to foot travel, affording the visitor an uninterrupted back country experience. The first section to the top of Mt. You could finish with a longer day on day two, or find a campsite, but the only one i saw was a mile or so before the trailhead to slide, when you hit the road for a few miles, and that would make day two pretty short and easy. In this hike, you will traverse 3 peaks all above 3500ft. Camping Several campsites in this section at 1.75 mi, 5.00 mi, and 5.25-5.50 mi. I wish I'd known that because I tried to refill right before the road section in a barely flowing stream. It will get the boring hike and 1.5 mile walk by the road out of the way. We camped at the sites between Cornell and Slide. Just before you come to town of Phoenicia you will make a right onto Woodland Valley RD. Would highly recommend this route as an overnight, it was great! It will then turn into rt. Burroughs Range Trail: Catskill Mountains. Pretty intense but amazing! Having hiked all those aqua blazes from Fort Lee, NJ, this past year, the Burroughs Range is my favorite segment of the Long Path – for here there are big mountains, history, vistas, but not too difficult terrain – 10 miles, 2,300 feet elevation gain, 8 hours. The most challenging route to the summit of Slide begins at the Burroughs Range Trail's eastern terminus, Woodland Valley State Campground south of Phoenicia. I see a lot of people have said to do this hike clockwise from the Woodland Valley Campground. Come to stop. The Burroughs Range Traverse is a fun hike for fit hikers who enjoy some light scrambling. The round-trip distance to Wittenberg is about Post navigation We reached the top at 1:55. One of the nicest is the Burroughs trail, which is a user-friendly loop so you don’t have to double back. This way, you finish with Wittenberg (best view on hike) and only have ~2.5 miles back to the woodlands campground. It was named for John Burroughs, the naturalist, who visited the mountain several times.The mountain was first called John Burroughs Mountain. Burroughs was born near Roxbury, New York, in April 1837, and died in 1931.He wrote extensively about his travels and was associated with the conservation movement. O That spring looks very reliable though so that one seems like a safe bet. Great views at wittenberg and a terrific lunch spot. I can and will go on about what makes it so great, but the fact is, I cannot think of a better introduction or finale to hiking the Catskills. Only place we saw to get water is pretty much at the top of Slide. At 2.60 miles the trail intersects with the trail to Terrace Mt. The col between Cornell and Slide is long but great due to the Balsam/Spruce forest. The summit overlook is nearly completely overgrown, but offers an obstructed view of the Ashokan reservoir through the clouds below. Join Date: Jul 2017; Posts: 17; Share Tweet #2. It breaks up the only boring section of the hike (Road walk from Slide Mountain parking lot to Giants Ledge trailhead to Woodland Valley campground). Overall a beautiful, challenging hike. In the center of town turn onto the Horse Creek Road and follow it to the trailhead. -John Burroughs. Soon, we found the Burroughs Range Trail. Great hike! This is a rugged trail but well maintained. But totally worth it. There are plenty of access and bail out points all along the hike. Create . Backpacking the Burroughs Range Trail Loop in the Catskill Mountains New York. From Riverton you can jump on the Rails to Trails trail a nice mellow ride. Slide, Cornell, Wittenberg Mountain; Burroughs Range Catskill 3500 Hike Total Mileage: 10.8 Miles Parking area and Trail head Directions 42.008503,-74.427765 Total rise: 3,845′ Facebook The round-trip distance is 14-miles and ascends approximately 4,500-feet. Continue on Burroughs Range Trail to the junction Phoenicia East Branch Trail. The round-trip distance to Wittenberg is about Traveling in a clockwise direction, the trail passes Shadow Lake on a level grade then climbs sharply to an overlook on the White River and Emmons Glacier. There are plenty of access and bail out points all along the hike. Some fun ladders and scrambles. It is 2.75 miles along the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail (also called Burroughs Range Trail) from the Long Path to the campground. after the road walk was a bit rough on the knees. Make social videos in an instant: use custom templates to tell the right story for your business. - Duration: 15:00. 15:00. We parked at the Slide Mountain West parking lot and then walked 1.5 miles along the road to get to the “clockwise” trail head. Slide Mountain - The Catskills - Duration: 22:53. 157. The Slide Mountain Wilderness is roughly 90 miles north-northwest of Manhattan and is home to several peaks in the Catskill 3,500-foot Club. Continue past an intersection to Second Burroughs, climbing an additional 400 feet in … From Cornell (3870ft) you get views of Slide MT and the climb you are in for. Just did this in 2 nights and 3 days from the woodland valley campground. Parking is available on RT 47 at the Panther Mountain or Slide Mountain trail head. Just keep your eyes open as you need to take a side trail to get to it. From here, follow the Burroughs Mountain Trail as it makes its way uphill to the southwest on a relatively steep stretch of trail, reaching the broad, open top of First Burroughs Mountain at roughly 7000 feet. This is a 16.0 mile loop hike with 4600 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 8-11 hours to complete. In this hike, you will traverse 3 peaks all above 3500ft. Continue following 42 until you come to town of grahamsville. Did ii clockwise from woodland valley, and took about 6 1/2 hours. The 9.0 mile Burroughs Range Trail starts at the Woodland Valley Campground Parking Lot and ends with it's junction with Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. Take rt. Slide, Cornell, Wittenberg Mountain; Burroughs Range Catskill 3500 Hike Total Mileage: 10.8 Miles Parking area and Trail head Directions 42.008503,-74.427765 Total rise: 3,845′ Facebook Burroughs Mountain is located on the northeast slope of Mount Rainier above Glacier Basin. This entry was posted in Hiking The Catskills and tagged Burroughs Range, Catskil Mountains, Catskill 35, Catskill 3500, Catskill 3500 Club, Catskill 35er, Catskills, Cornell Mountain, Hiking the Burroughs Range, Slide Mountain, Upstate Life, Upstate Living, Upstate New York, UpstateNY on February 7, 2017 by JNUrbanski. That spring looks very reliable though so that one seems like a safe bet. There are several spectacular viewpoints along the route including the famous views from the Wittenberg summit, spectacular views of Wittenberg and Slide Mountain from Cornell, and others. In the steeper areas on the trail Dutcher built stone steps to make the climb easier. From Wittenburg to Cornell is short compared to what you just did. The Crack is only a few feet of elevation below the summit, which lies perhaps a hundred feet (30 m) off the Burroughs Range trail on a side trail. Make a left onto rt. Burroughs Mountain is located on the northeast slope of Mount Rainier above Glacier Basin. From parking lot follow the red blazed trail. I gave it 4 stars because going clockwise was REALLY tough at the end/ last 3miles. Take rt. Drop a car here. FinerBub 493 views. I strongly recommend doing this hike from the Giants Ledge parking lot. Burroughs Range Trail from the east. Finished the loop at 3pm. Then the second day you could tackle all three peaks and camp before you hit the slide trailhead. It was quiet and secluded. Highly recommended. Just keep your eyes open as you need to take a side trail to get to it. Thanks! We started at 11:30 AM. Very well marked and easy to navigate. Amazing trail. Between Wittenberg and Cornell there was a climbing along a gap between rocks that I felt pretty difficult. Continue onto rt. We decided it would be nice to get the road walk out of the way. Take this rd past Frost Valley. Distance: 9.75 miles Markers: Red Elevation: 3,625 feet elevation gain Difficulty: Challenging Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail I got a late start around 4pm, so I camped on the ascent to Wittenberg the first day. Loved it! Incredible trail, really fun rock features and the entire ridge is really aromatic balsam. i didn't take this side trail but it says .8 miles to the shelter, and I heard from other hikers that there is another campsite before you hit the shelter with a nice fire pit. Some good scrambles, tough with a pack. Three high peaks and arguably the best view in the Catskills make a winter traverse of the Burroughs Range one of the finest day hikes in the Northeast. Wittenberg was largely uneventful. Pretty rocky trail in some parts. Wittenberg was largely uneventful. This loop traverses Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide. From the Sunrise parking lot start at the trailhead just to the right of the bathrooms and follow the signs to the Sourdough Ridge Trail. Go clockwise. The Burroughs range can be summed up in a few words…The classic Catskill hike!!!! The Burroughs Mountains can be reached via several trail routes. No real views at Cornell but another great view on an overlook on the other side of slide(going clockwise). The round trip loop over all three peaks in the Burroughs Range is 14 miles with many challenging rock scrambles. Spectacular views and one of the very best hikes I've done! Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail aka Burroughs Range Trail: 845-256-3000 Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail aka Burroughs Range Trail at Slide Mountain Wilderness is located in Ulster County. A nice variation on the Burroughs Range Trail is the older, unmarked, and unused Dutcher Steps Trail. The first section to the top of Mt. The round-trip distance is 14-miles and ascends approximately 4,500-feet. Burroughs was born near Roxbury, New York, in April 1837, and died in 1931.He wrote extensively about his travels and was associated with the conservation movement. Second time doing this trail but this time completing it counter clockwise. These posts have been tagged with Burroughs Range NY, or are within 1.5 miles of it. There are private property signs posted, but it would be super easy to just take a few steps to the river and refill your supply. You can make it past slide and into a campsite in between slide-Cornell within a day. 47 once in Sullivan county. Although I did see a guy hiking counterclockwise up slide in his bare feet, I recommend a good part of boots. After hiking 3.9 miles, you reach the summit of Wittenberg with great views on the summit. The other two summits are Wittenberg (3,780 feet) and Cornell (3,860 feet). Member. Not too bad. Would definitely recommend to do it clockwise as the second half is easier. Backpacking the Burroughs Range Trail Loop in the Catskill Mountains New York. The only reliable water is right near the summit of slide. We did it clockwise in a sunny day below freezing. John Burroughs couldn’t have picked a range of mountains to frequent that’s more demanding for the hiker, but according to the DEC it’s the most popular range in the Catskills Forest Preserve. It’s right before Slide peak and allowed us to refill our bottles using our filter. The Colonial Inn Gallery; Sunday Morning: Woodland Valley Parking Area, 1,250ft. Go through Port Jervis and come to rt. Besides that it’s nice. Once you get on top of Wittenburg 3790ft you get views of the Ashokan Reservoir and High Point. Burroughs Range NY Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. We started at 11:30 AM. Quite challenging but gorgeous walk through the woods with some hands on climbing parts. The Burroughs Range covers +/- 13 miles, and about The trail is flat for a while and then starts to … You have to climb ledges and ladders on the ledges. Very shaded, wonderful foliage. Be prepared for a lot of scrambling. In the steeper areas on the trail Dutcher built stone steps to make the climb easier. Camping Several campsites in this section at … You will then pass Slide MT parking lot. I had climbed Slide Mountain several times before I decided to winter camp on the Burroughs Range. Passes designated camp site (on left on descent). This will be rt. This adventure follows the red-blazed Burroughs Range Trail from the Woodland Valley Campground (where there is a parking fee during summer season), across Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains (3,780-feet and 3,860-feet, respectively), to the peak of Slide Mountain. Cold and slippery ice on the three summit. Burroughs Range NY Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. The summit overlook is nearly completely overgrown, but offers an obstructed view of the Ashokan reservoir through the clouds below. THE BURROUGHS RANGE CATSKILL 35 FINISH (The "Merlin and Trillium Garden" Hike) On Friday I set out to hike my final Catskill 35 peak, Cornell. Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenberg, Cornell, Slide Trail) is a 23.8 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Phoenicia, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. View north after Curtis Ormsbee Trail. It's very doable as one day, but there are really great camping sites. Devils Path and Burroughs Range Catskills from the Shawangunks Devils Path: The Devils Path runs through the Heart of the Catskills and is a 27 mile continuous trail that goes over 7 of the Catskill High Peaks. Trail, NY Dept of Environmental Conservation - Big Indian Wilderness. Then take the Burroughs Mountain Trail 0.6 mile to the unmarked summit of Second Burroughs, a large flat area with a … But when you do the 2 miles on the road, part of it is right next to a big rushing stream. . Tough and challenging hike. Briefly lost the will to live towards the end with the last portion of the hike on the road. There are a bunch of nice official sites clustered in the same area. It's behind the camp sites, crossing a little bridge across a creek. 42. Get a sample of every Catskills highlight on the 9.8-mile Burroughs Range Trail. The Burroughs Range Trail (9.8 miles, red markers, challenging-3,620 feet elevation gain.) Four stars because it’s very crowded until after Wittenberg. Long route out the second day from Slide back to the car. Looking for information on trail conditions for the Burroughs Range. It's behind the camp sites, crossing a little bridge across a creek. Length: 9.0 miles Burroughs Range Trail starts at the Woodland Valley Campground Parking Lot and ends with it's junction with Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. Burroughs Range Trail: Catskill Mountains. I decided to hike the whole Burroughs Range as I had never hiked the whole trail before. ( 42.01876 N / 074.34038 W) Turn right . The last portion along Phoenicia Trail East Branch was very beautiful with all the foliage colors (while other portions are already past peak); also secluded and peaceful. Fogged out vistas, but amazing overall hike. But if you go clockwise, the best views are done in the first day and it’s kind of a terrible and long walk back to the campground. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. “It has multiple sweeping viewpoints, challenging terrain, and the chance to summit three high peaks,” says Debbie Melita. Wildlife, Create Recommended Route or Burroughs Range Trail: Catskill Mountains. - Duration: 15:00. It takes in the whole range, going over Wittenberg and Cornell mountains for a 7-mile (11.2-km), 2,700-foot (823 m) ascent. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Day one had more scrambles than I expected getting up to Wittenberg and Cornel. From parking lot follow the red blazed trail. 1.3 miles / 9.1 miles from TH: A long easy descent, beautiful boreal forest up high, passes near the top of the historic (and abandon) James Dutcher Steps Trail. Going clockwise puts a big damper on memory of the hike. Be prepared for a lot of scrambling. The last 2ish miles on (yellow?) Burroughs Range Trail: Catskill Mountains. 15:00. The Burroughs Range lies on the fabled Long Path. 47. Amazing Fall Foliage! 6h 1/2 with a good pace. The summit of Cornell Mountain is at reached after 4.8 miles. Soon, we found the Burroughs Range Trail. Would consider counterclockwise next time. General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. This adventure begins at the Woodland Valley Campground (which has a parking fee in the summer) and follows the red-blazed Burroughs Range Trail to the summit of Wittenberg at 3,780 feet. The Climb up slide is short but brutal. Devils Path and Burroughs Range Catskills from the Shawangunks Devils Path: The Devils Path runs through the Heart of the Catskills and is a 27 mile continuous trail that goes over 7 of the Catskill High Peaks. Essentially, clockwise means best views early and long walk the 2nd day and counterclockwise means the long/boring portion first and it ends with views and a short hike back to campsite. 23 North into town of Port Jervise. This is your end point. That way you can tackle the ascent to slide the next day. Distance: 9.75 miles Markers: Red Elevation: 3,625 feet elevation gain Difficulty: Challenging Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail This trail was built by the owner of the Panther Mountain House for his guests who might find the main trail a little too hard. Very nice trail. I would much rather go clockwise however! David Leone. It is 2.75 miles along the Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail (also called Burroughs Range Trail) from the Long Path to the campground. The Colonial Inn Gallery; Sunday Morning: Woodland Valley Parking Area, 1,250ft. The Sunrise Rim trailhead is located on the south side of the Sunrise parking area. Accessed either from the Woodland Valley Campground on the east or the Woodland Valley-Denning Trail on the west, this trail provides a challenging route through the heart of the Slide Mountain Wilderness, ascending Wittenberg, Cornell and Slide Mountain. We would be hiking the Burroughs Range Trail (7 mi)from east to west and then the Phoenicia East Branch trail (8 mi) from west to east, covering three of the Catskill's high peaks. Lastly, by starting at Giants Ledge you walk the last two miles (from the Slide parking lot) on the road & do not have to re-enter hiking trails which is a plus after 14+ miles on the rocky Burroughs Range. Once in hamlet of Claryville make a left onto small bridge. Take rd to campground. Some tough sections , but also some very easy sections as well. The trail was very crowded on the first day with lots of day hikers headed to Wittenberg. I see a lot of “go clockwise” recommendations, but I actually think you should go counterclockwise. Started at 7:30am from woodland valley. The Crack is only a few feet of elevation below the summit, which lies perhaps a hundred feet (30 m) off the Burroughs Range trail on a side trail. Parking is available on RT 47 at the Panther Mountain or Slide Mountain trail head. We stayed at the first designated primitive site we saw, the ones a bit closer to Slide were nicer. Incredible view looking back at Slide. At 7.05 miles you hit the Slide Mt. A nice variation on the Burroughs Range Trail is the older, unmarked, and unused Dutcher Steps Trail. Just follow signs for Woodland Valley Campground. These posts have been tagged with Burroughs Range NY, or … A group of us going there on Monday 3/2. Some fun rock scrambles and with a 30 pound pack some where interesting to figure out by myself. 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