more stats
7.3 miles
Distance
952 ft
Climb
-2,696 ft
Descent
2,980 ft
High Point
-1,744 ft
Altitude change
609 ft
Altitude min
2,353 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-84%
Grade max
21.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,188 ft
Distance flat

LP - Kaaterskill Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaaterskill Wild Forest
    Palenville, New York
  • Ref Number
    BlueDiscs
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #125680 in Hiking [+]
    • #26171 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #2,861 in Hiking · New York State [+]
    • #830 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Long Path is a backpacking trail that extends through the Catskill Forest Preserve. The trail traverses the Kaaterskill Wild Forest and connects to the adjacent Indian Head Wilderness to the south and Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness to the north. In the northern section of the Kaaterskill Wild Forest the path follows the Harding Road Trail and the Escarpment Trail. It continues to follow the Escarpment Trail into the Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness.

Tags
Waterfall
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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      • Long Path
        Long Path
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        National Scenic Trail or Official Route

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is LP - Kaaterskill located?
      LP - Kaaterskill is located in Kaaterskill Wild Forest, Palenville, New York, United States. It is part of the Kaaterskill Wild Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.14253, -74.07439.
      ▼ How hard is LP - Kaaterskill?
      LP - Kaaterskill is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for LP - Kaaterskill?
      LP - Kaaterskill has 952 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,696 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 609 ft to 2,980 ft.
      ▼ Is LP - Kaaterskill a point to point trail?
      LP - Kaaterskill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is LP - Kaaterskill?
      LP - Kaaterskill is 7.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on LP - Kaaterskill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on LP - Kaaterskill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike LP - Kaaterskill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike LP - Kaaterskill are:
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access LP - Kaaterskill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to LP - Kaaterskill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is LP - Kaaterskill?
      LP - Kaaterskill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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