Mountain Areas

The high peaks and ridgelines of Greene County offer some of the finest mountain scenery in the northeastern United States.

Catskill High Peaks

Greene County is home to some of the tallest summits in the Catskill Mountains, including several that top 3,500 feet. The Blackhead Range — Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole peaks — forms one of the most challenging and rewarding ridge traverses in New York. To the west, Windham High Peak stands as a sentinel above the Batavia Kill valley, while the Escarpment Trail traces the dramatic eastern edge of the plateau above the Hudson Valley.

Featured Mountain Areas

Blackhead Range

Three rugged peaks — Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole — connected by a challenging ridge trail above 3,900 feet.

Windham High Peak

A 3,524-foot summit with panoramic views of the Catskills, Berkshires, and Hudson Valley from its open ledges.

Escarpment Trail

A 23-mile ridgeline trail running from Haines Falls to Windham with dramatic eastern views at every turn.

North-South Lake Area

The most popular campground in the Catskills, surrounded by historic trails, swimming beaches, and mountaintop viewpoints.

Hunter Mountain

The second-highest peak in the Catskills at 4,040 feet, with a fire tower offering 360-degree views from the summit.

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Beyond the peaks, explore waterfalls, scenic drives, and nature preserves across the Great Northern Catskills.

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