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Catskills Hiking | Hiking to North Point, One of the Best Viewpoints in the Catskills

Looking for some of the best views in the Catskills? If you are, then take a hike to North Point, a dramatic overlook high above the North-South Lake Campground that offers epic views of the Hudson Valley, the surrounding mountain peaks, and beyond. North Point Via Rock Shelter Trail Guide There are a number of different ways to hike to North Point (along with many different trails) and that’s why the number one thing you need for a hike in this area is a map. We suggest either the Catskill Trails Map Set or the Catskill Park Trails Illustrated Map . You can also find these trails on the AllTrails app - but a paper map should always be in your backpack. We started our hike at the Scutt Road Trailhead, just outside North-South Lake Campground and just off North Lake Road. Note that this is a very popular hiking area and this trailhead also provides access to Kaaterskill Falls , which means that it fills up very quickly, especially on weekends. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and ...

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