Thanks so much, Dave! Good to know that you have other options, though, in case you’d like a ledge to yourself and some of them are occupied, as they likely will be. Just keep heading down the trail and there’ll be another ledge in a few minutes. At .6 miles long, this hike is easily done round trip in under an hour. It begins with a switchback trail through tall pines and soft soil, then gradually steepens as you near the top. All rights reserved. I enjoy your site. If you want to "bag" a 3500' peak, continue on the trail past Giant Ledge to the summit of Panther Mountain, but the real payoff views are at Giant Ledge. Hope you enjoyed a well-earned, larger-than-usual dinner tonight. Please be careful if you try anything like that — I’d hate for anything worse to happen from here. I’ll be heading out to Giant Ledge tomorrow with a friend. My initial thoughts are that the phone is lost forever. I've always been intrigued by the two viewpoint "stars" on the NYNJTC map for Southern Harriman on a hill called Panther Mountain. However, the trail to Panther was wonderful! And thanks for providing such a great resource. Let’s just say we never ate this much or this good on a hike before. TRAILHEAD. planning on taking a hike next week possibly nov 23. how are the foliage this time of year? After following the easy and sometimes steep rock path you’ll find yourself on a ledge taking in this wonderfull scenery. The Panther Mountain peak is approx. Proud to say…I’m a Panther person! Beautiful view. Thank you! ), Hey Mike. Before heading out for your next adventure, please check my Hudson Valley trail closures and parking restrictions due to COVID-19 page to make sure that your intended destination is open. 6. Awesome, Mike – thanks for your responsiveness. What a great day especially in November! Surprisingly, it wasn’t and I’m glad. I very much look forward to deleting this warning someday.And also! Panther Mountain. Retrace your steps back to your car. A panoramic view of the central and northern Catskills opens up all along the trail that parallels the ledge. If you can visit on a weekday, or off-season, or both, you might just luck out and have the place to yourself. From the Slide Mountain trailhead on Route 47 cross the West Branch of the Neversink River. Definitely give this one another go when you feel ready to…You won’t regret it and as Mike said…a guaranteed better time the second go around Hike safe! It can quickly be done on a simple day trip but one must always remember that the peaks in this area are remote and seldom visited so one should be well prepared for a change in weather as it can be raining here while it is sunny everywhere else in the Adirondacks. Loved the honest write-up. We’ve used it several times, and have pledged to use it more! Not bad, right? The majority of this change in elevation occurs the … Meaning once you get to Giant Ledge, Panther is a 5/10 FROM Giant Ledge. The trailhead is at the hairpin turn in the road, just above the parking area. Thanks so much for the sharing! Hi! SUMMIT. Pingback: Bovina and Andes, NY (21/52) – 52WeekendsNY, Pingback: Bovina and Andes, NY (22/52) | 52weekendsNY. As long as you’re 150 feet from the trail, stream, and road, you should be okay. From this point it is roughly .8 mile to Giant Ledge and about 2.3 miles to the summit of Panther. Thanks again – thoroughly enjoyed your writing! The 6 makes me feel a little less tired this morning. If you look at the Google Terrain Map in the “Resources” section above, you can see the trail that leaves from the pin marked “Blue Jct,” which heads straight down to Woodland Valley Campground. New trend? Your comment seals the deal for me. Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain: great hike - See 14 traveller reviews, 22 candid photos, and great deals for Big Indian, NY, at Tripadvisor. Even though we live in the woods and are hike a lot around Wurtsboro, the Catskills are in another league of their own. My favorite views that day were from the top of the large rock near the Panther summit and that final small ledge. But 9/10, really? The adventure departs from the opposite side of Historic 441 from the Panther Creek picnic area (view maps and driving directions).The hike follows its namesake waterway downstream, traveling under a concrete overpass and diving into a young, mossy hardwood forest. Panther Mountain is the perfect addition to a multi-adventure day in the Tupper Lake region. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until November. If you’re interested only in... 0 Now that we know, we plan on doing it again during another season. Giant Ledge-Panther Mountain-Fox Hollow Trail The trail climbs over rocks as it gains another 400 feet of elevation from the trail junction. A short way down that trail, there’s a nice, spacious campsite. A combination of factors has led geologists to believe the mountain is on the site of an ancient meteorite impact crater. We spotted their car as they were zooming by us to the parking spot and followed them. We had a great time, saw a LOT of butterflies enjoying the views and had lunch on the rocks at Panther’s summit before heading down. Follow the detour and you end up ON 47…so no need to look fr the turn, you’re already there. Trailhead Location: Old Piseco Rd Piseco, NY 12139. Okay so let meh ask you this: Do you think that Giant Ledge/Panther and Wittenberg should be separated by 1 point, difficulty wise? The hike documented above is a 3.2-mile roundtrip, or 6.9 miles if you add Panther to the mix. Did we finally ditch the Giant Ledge people? Hi Sienna! Mike, great work! Latest summits. Jim, I agree with Dave — the trail is quite steep and rocky, and will be extremely slippery in the rain. 1. I was glad I went up to Panther, even though the view there plays second fiddle to the ledges, just a bit too many trees for that classic wide open view. For all the hikes documented on this site, you can find the hike’s key stats in the right-hand sidebar (on desktop) or right at the top of the page, just under the banner image (on mobile). I attempted this hike this past weekend. During this section of the loop, you will have some choices. Have a great hike! I just did this hike with my friend yesterday (We are Panther People! Adventurer Insight: While the sign at the trailhead states Panther Mountain, the marked trailed ends at Echo Cliffs with a view of Lake Piseco rather than at the summit of Panther Mountain. But, Panther is a relatively easier hike from Giant Ledge, it’s just that you’re already tired out from the steep rock ascents associated with your initial trip up to Giant Ledge. When we heard that we are going to reach 3,700 feet in elevation we figured it would be a steep hill. The GPS coordinates are N42 01.587 W74 24.213. Careful at the edge. Background you can feel free to skip:  The hike to Giant Ledge is so popular, you can go to Google Maps and start typing “Giant Led…” and it will complete your thought with “Giant Ledge trailhead, Phoenicia, NY, United States.”  Most trailheads are tough to search for on Google Maps, if you can find them at all, but the Giant Ledge trailhead is easier to find online than your nearest IKEA. Panther Mountain is a 0.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Tupper Lake, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. For the best maps of the area, you can’t beat the official New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maps for the Catskills: https://www.nynjtc.org/maps/catskill-trails-map. Panther should be 5/10 where as Giant Ledge should be 7/10 for the steep rocky sections that might hinder some older or less fit folks. So glad you had a great day out there! Pull off onto the shoulder and get ready to begin your adventure! For the rest of the day, ask everyone you meet, “What size ledge did you climb today?”  Then tell them how big yours was. I’m afraid I don’t know of any right near the parking area (never looked), but I’d bet there are some tucked away back there. Let ye know how it goes. The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference offers concise, excellent advice on hiking during this crisis here: The New Hiking How-tos. You will most likely see other cars for this extremely popular hike. hi! panther mountain trail. If you were to climb Giant Ledge from there it would be the hardest approach (just an FYI for those of us who like such things). Have a great trip, Norm! … Photo Gallery of the beautiful views the Panther Mountain and the Giant Ledge trail have to offer, its worth the uphill climb and you get to hit elevation of 3750! If you REALLY wanted to mount an expedition, you could attempt to use the Google Map in the “Resources” section above — if you click in the top-right corner of the map (on a phone, sorry to rub salt in the wound), the Google Maps app will open, showing your location against that map, with all of its pins. That's cool, too. I could see the argument for knocking Panther down to an 8 (since we’d have to move to the Spinal Tap scale to make Wittenberg more difficult), but it really just felt more like a 9 to me. I noticed you had a dog (labbie?) Dogs are also able to use this trail. From here you will need to hike 2 miles on the road back to the Panther Mountain parking area at the hairpin turn passed Winisook Lake. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. Not sure if we just manged to hit a particularly bad day (we did go just after a few days of rain) but we definitely could have planned for that a bit better! It’s close to our home and every time you notice something different. your own Pins on Pinterest For anyone who wants to know the truth. If you find this free trail guide useful, please provide payment by picking up at least one piece of litter on your hike. No description for Panther trail has been added yet! 11. Find the yellow-blazed Phoenicia-East Branch trail and hike .65 miles to the blue-blazed Giant Ledge – Panther Mountain Trail. Did great ledge and didn’t plan on but did Panther mountain. Your email address will not be published. Overview The eighteenth highest peak in the Adirondacks Panther is the second highest summit in … THE TRAILHEAD: From NY 8 at the south end of Piseco Lake, go north on West Shore Rd for 2.6 miles. Be sure to eat some pizza tonight – you’ve earned it! Just kidding, Panther people! Quite an undertaking. If you got close to the “Ledge three” pin, then maybe you could call your phone, or use Find My iPhone or something similar, to make it ring, assuming it’s still functional (and you have cell service, and the phone is somewhere that can be reached from the ground), which seems like a dicey proposition, since I’ve shattered a phone by dropping it from pants-pocket height. My only few of the day was the Margaretville ER. (As far as the building of the trail, I don’t know the answer there, but maybe someone more knowledgeable than me will stroll through the comments here and share their wisdom with us.). Good luck! About 15 minutes after the trail junction, you may notice a side trail to a spring splitting off to your left. We continued with him, just to find he was wrong. Overall, the Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain trail was beautiful and worth the drive. The Panther Mountain trail, also sometimes referred to as Echo Cliff, is a 0.6-mile steep hike to a set of cliffs that offer an excellent view of Piseco Lake and the surrounding landscape. If you want to "bag" a 3500' peak, continue on the trail past Giant Ledge to the summit of Panther Mountain, but the real payoff views are at Giant Ledge. If you are newer to hiking, I wouldn’t recommend heading up Panther Mountain alone – consider joining along with a guided hike! One of the trailless peaks in the Santanoni Range, Panther is usually hiked in conjunction with Santanoni and often with Couchsachraga as well. Nice work! When we heard that we are going to reach 3,700 feet in elevation we figured it would be a steep hill. It seems someone has taken the Panther Mountain summit marker so we were unsure we actually hit it until we came down and checked our maps and trail guides. One step too far, and this really will be your final destination. Hope that’s helpful – happy adventuring! When we arrived at the cross point where the blue trail meets the yellow trail, we took the wrong path down. Get comfortable – you’ll stay on Rt. From the parking area on County Road 47 (see “Directions to the trailhead” below), turn to face uphill. I was wondering if you had a more specific location for the parking. This ascent is rather gradual with a few short, steep areas thrown in. This is great! Traverse Panther from Oliverea to Fox Hollow. The elevation gain from the trailhead to the top of Giant Ledge is about 1,000 feet, and if you continue to Panther, you will have climbed nearly 2,000 feet (including the climb back up Giant Ledge on the return trip). We plan to have a day hike there this weekend. Look sharp out there while supporting the trails! Pingback: The 67 Most-Instagrammed Locations in the Catskills - Kingston Creative. Please read it before heading out into the wild green yonder, and let's hope that everyone will adhere to that guidance so that we can keep heading in the right direction in the Hudson Valley. It was a perfectly challenging hike for a couple of people who are in moderate shape. To climb Panther, keep heading straight along the Blue Trail, passing all five ledges at Giant Ledge, as well as the turnoff to the second DEC campsite. We once drove over an hour each way just to eat there again! Find the yellow-blazed Phoenicia-East Branch trail and hike .65 miles to the blue-blazed Giant Ledge - Panther Mountain Trail. I’m not an experienced hiker, and only made it about halfway before I slipped and bashed my face into a rock and had to turn around and go back. Did Giant Ledge today with our dog. The rocky ascents were tough and we almost turned back, but I’m glad we didnt. There’s not a ton of room right here, so hopefully you left most of the crowds back at Giant Ledge. Your directions spot on as always. The eighteenth highest peak in the Adirondacks Panther is the second highest summit in the Santanoni Mountains and is the easiest to climb. It has a rocky terrain which makes it easier to climb. Then you can ask them to turn down their boomboxes. On my most recent visit, I took a day off and came on a chilly late-October Friday. From the New York Thruway (I-87) headed north from Poughkeepsie/New Paltz, take exit 19 for the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, then head west (away from the bridge) on Route 28. My first time I have gone there. Only .75 miles to go! Dogs are also able to use this trail. Coming from Route 28, heading southeast, just keep heading past the Forest House to the hairpin-turn parking lot described in the “Directions to the trailhead” section above. At approximately 3,720 feet (1,130 m) in elevation, it is the 18th highest in the range. Didn’t want To waste time….. so we decided to head to great ledge was on the hit list. In that case, you’d probably want to check out the spring. We found it very useful when hiking Giant Ledge this week. Copyright © 2019 HBTrails.com. You see hills and hills of mountains and lush greenery. After about .75 miles, you reach Giant Ledge. (route 24) in the town of Piseco, New York. Panther Mountain, also known as Echo Cliff, is a short 0.6-mile steep climb to a wide open cliff that provides an extraordinary view of the southern Adirondacks. Directions to the trailhead:  6 summits • 1.7 mi • 613 ft gain • 1 hr 30 min. Muddy. October, 2015. But the description of hiking the Parther Mountain scared me a little bit:) Since my husband and I are definitely not “super-crazy hiking goons”, I am a little hesitate about whether should we do the Parther part. We go every year when we visit the area. Although Panther also offers panoramic views from its summit, they are quite similar to those from Giant Ledge. If you’re doing that, see you at the next step, crazy person! Must have been a very scary experience. They all look out in the same direction. Its proximity to Slide Mountain, the highest Catskill peak, the relatively short distance required to climb the … 3/4 mile and takes an average hiker aboout 45 minutes to reach the summit that offers a beautiful view of Piseco Lake with hints of several smaller surrounding lakes. We shall see. The article and comments are awesome and super helpful. Thanks so much! After turning onto County Road 47, in 7.4 miles, you’ll come to a hairpin turn to the right, heading up a large hill. The views were outstanding, even though it was overcast, the mountains in the background gave off a blue tint, and were just stunning. My wife and I like to hike but prefer not to clamber up and down rock quarries where we spend all our time looking at our feet rather than out at the view. Just past that campsite marker, keep an eye out on your right for the first ledge. It is Catskill Easy, but not regular-world easy. Hoping it’s not too crowded this late in September…? with you on this hike. https://www.hbtrails.com/hiking-panther-mountain-trail-with-family Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. If you can find a spot here to relax and soak in the view, you might very well want to make this your final destination. Not crowded at all. The trail begins by immediately gaining elevation through an area of pine trees. Required fields are marked *. We love Peekamoose!! 14. Oct 24, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Erika Eklund. Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain: great hike - See 14 traveller reviews, 22 candid photos, and great deals for Big Indian, NY, at Tripadvisor. Though the yellow section is less than a mile, it’s pretty dang rocky and has several steep sections. I am not sure how it happened, we felt it was the only possible option, but we were wrong. Being novice hikers, this hike was not too difficult but it was not a walk in the park either. Glad you had a great day out there! The idea of an “out of 10” difficulty rating scale is a wee subjective no matter how you slice it (even though I used science!). Sorta nearby address for your GPS:  The Slide Mountain Forest House is 3.7 miles northwest of the trailhead, on the same road. Panther Mountain (Not one of the 46 high peaks) Topographic map courtesy of Topozone. Hiking Trail Description. Panther Mountain is one of the Catskill High Peaks, located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, New York. It’s a short hike between Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake. Thank you. I wish I had read this first…lol. Thanks for the compliment 1 do like to liven things up whenever possible. I don’t think I’m seriously advocating doing this, but you COULD use that map to bushwhack your way toward the third ledge from the area beneath the ledges, heading toward the pin marked “Ledge three”. The views on this hiking trail are some of the best in the Catskills. (I gave Wittenberg a 10/10, so my scale is just slightly wimpier than yours.) Discover (and save!) 1.2 Miles RT – 780 ft. Elevation Gain. The hike continues to Panther Mountain, one of the 35 high peaks in the Catskills over 3,500feet in elevation. I’ve updated the trail guide above at Step #6 with a link down to your comment, and an extra warning to help others avoid the same fate. This requires a 1.95-mile road walk and a large descent. Apparently, it’s a common mistake for hikers to accidentally take the Blue Trail from here when they’re coming back down the mountain, rather than retracing their steps on the Yellow Trail back to their car at Giant Ledge Parking Area. One step out onto that first ledge, though, and it’s easy to see why this place draws crowds. When it becomes full, people do park on the side of the road. Don’t let that happen to you! Over the next .75 miles, you’ll climb another 410 feet on the Blue Trail. The 3 mile up and back is the sweet spot for me, especially since I carry the lil guy on my back. This mountain bike only trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 330 ft green climb. Trail Stats: Distance: 12.5 miles (if only hiking Panther) Elevation: 4,442 ft. You can also get directions by checking out the Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain entry on the HiketheHudsonValley.com Google map. This year we did Overlook Mt. I was on the trail today also with my wife and 18 month old son. We only saw frogs, all sort of frogs, and crows and hawks circling in the sky. The parking lot has space for maybe 4-5 cars. Please leave a comment! Thanks for the guide! I will be sure to pay it forward in many ways. I wasn’t very close to the edge at the point, so just a reminder to everyone to make sure your belongings are secure even if you aren’t close! Thanks for your help! Let me first say that we did this as a family with my wife (not a hiker), my 16 year old son (plenty capable though not 100% into it), my 12 year old son who was not at all interested and has ankle and weight issues…he bailed just before the yellow/blue split…my older son and I went the distance. Hang in there and stay safe, everyone! At approximately 3,720 feet in elevation, it is the 18th highest in the range. The trail is super easy to follow, but challenging. your own Pins on Pinterest October, 2015. From that rock, it’s a flat .3 miles to the summit of Panther. You can continue on the trail for about 2.85 miles to the Slide Mountain parking area on the Frost Valley Road. From here on out, 50% of the proceeds generated from the purchase of sweet custom gear from Hike the Hudson Valley’s online store will be donated to the NY-NJ Trail Conference, the organization that makes so many of our adventures possible. However– the views are still amazing. We walked this path for about 45 minutes, it goes around the mountain and hits the road at the end. You can continue on the trail for about 2.85 miles to the Slide Mountain parking area on the Frost Valley Road. Man, were they slowing us down, or what? Lots of bang for your hiking buck! Have a good day. Here’s a nice shot from three days ago that someone posted to the site’s Facebook page. Had me chuckling while reading as I retraced every single rock…and every little scramble up and down that blasted path. After reading this guide over again, it’s my opinion that it accurately depicts this hike to the best of my abilities (you know, given what they are). Park at the trailhead on the Frost Valley Road just after Winisook Lake on the hairpin turn. Panther is a 100 m moderately popular black singletrack trail located near Cockermouth. Thanks so much for this write up! Is there any way to do this hike from the Woodland Valley Campground, and if so, are there any special maps I should bring, Hi Jonah — it is indeed! 4. See you there! Hi, Michelle! One thing I cannot stress enough: bring some form of bug repellent. It has a rocky terrain which makes it easier to climb. I must say the write up oddly encouraged me to take up this hike The parking lot has space for maybe 4-5 cars. Panther Mountain is one of the Catskill High Peaks, located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, New York. Slide Mountain Trailhead to Woodland Valley Campground During this section of the loop, you will have some choices. Really appreciate you taking the time to post your comment, and helping to keep others from doing the same thing. So sorry that happened! The views should be gorgeous at sunset (or any other time, really), but since the ledges face east, you won’t have a direct look at the setting sun. . see all summits "Hiked with Hannah. If the Giant Ledge parking area is full, parking at the Slide Mountain trailhead and using the connector trail could be an option. A short, 1.2-mile round-trip hike, the trail is well traveled and easy to follow. to Giant Ledge, then turn right on the Yellow Trail for the last .75 miles back to your car. Catskills Valley Lookout - Giant Ledge Trail. This was our first trip to the Catskills and it did not disappoint! You will see a DEC sign for Panther Mountain on the left. When we started walking back we met another traveler who also took this path, and was convinced it’s the right trail. One additional note: a bridge on 28 a few miles before you get to 47 is under construction. – Marybeth Mills, owner, Peekamoose Restaurant. For the casual dayhiker, climbing Panther will be overkill. PAN002 Location: 42.02798, -74.39187 At this point on the trail, there is a large rock formation that appears like a ledge facing you. Lots of bang for your hiking buck! Hike the Hudson, Thanks so much, Cara and Steven! You’ve seen the view at Giant Ledge – it’s really only very slightly different from the next four ledges. A combination of factors has led geologists to believe the mountain is on … You can follow the yellow trail to the Panther Mountain / Giant Ledge Trail Head. I was gonna do this hike with a couple friends. 16. The trail begins by immediately gaining … All in all, this hike more than deserves those 5 cameras. There is parking on the side of the road. The trail is located entirely on the public Forest Preserve, on the southern edge of the West . I’ve included it in the trail guide (Step 10) to help folks know what to expect on the way back down, along with a link down to this comment. After about 1.5 miles from the start, there is a short spur trail to the right, that leads to the first ledge and a magnificent view. Great stuff. Giant Ledge Trail (part of Panther Trail) - 1,5 mile. Panther is a 2 mile moderately popular blue singletrack trail located near Tampa Bay Florida. Thanks for the awesome guide(s). 2. Now let’s go home. The hike starts off along the yellow marked Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. After about .75 miles, you reach Giant Ledge. Hope you’re feeling better and all is well! From there we had to walk another mile on the main road to our car. TRAILHEAD. Stav, so sorry to hear you had that experience! Also, nearly stepped on a little snake on the way down- the lil guy went on his way with no bother but just be sure to keep an eye on where you’re walking! Elevation Gain: 1,981 feet. Click the GPS coordinates there using your device of choice, and a mapping app (either Google Maps or Apple Maps) should drop a pin on the exact spot. The hike to the Ledges and back probably would have been too short for the amount of time it took to get out to this spot, but luckily since it was late in the fall and a little cold, we had the place pretty much to our selves until we started heading back from Panther Mt. Absolutely incredible views from Giant and Panther. This requires a 1.95-mile road walk and a large descent. Feel free to hit that now, too. After you’ve had time to enjoy the view, if you decide you’d like to head back now, by all means, do it. Everything just feels different – cooler, darker, more remote. A wooden sign on the shoulder marks the parking lot. They lied. From the bottom of the saddle to the summit of Panther, you’ll ascend 730 feet over 1 mile, following the blue blazes the whole way. Let me know if that doesn’t get the job done! Does anyone here know if there is an easy-to-find campsite at the beginning of this trail? Sign in and your uphill hike starts right away. 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