Bushwhack of Halcott Mountain, a Trailless Catskill 3500 Peak from Route 42 in Lexington

Halcott Mountain is one of the lowest of the Catskill 3500 peaks in the Catskill Mountains at only 3,509 feet in elevation. Lacking significant views, the most visited location on the mountain is the 3500 Club canister at the summit.

For this hike we began at the parking lot on Route 42 in Lexington, NY and followed the fairly well worn in herd path to the summit of the mountain. There are no official hiking trails on Halcott Mountain and it is considered one of the trailless Catskill 3500 peaks.

The best way to plan for this hike is to use the New York New Jersey Trail Conference Catskill Trails Map Set. It shows the parking area on Route 42 in Deep Notch that provides the most direct bushwhack access to Halcott Mountain.

While this route is a bushwhack, there is often a fairly obvious herd path along the way. Hikers should be familiar with a map and compass and some backcountry navigation skills are required in order to make this trip.

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North Dome is another of the Catskill 3500 trailless peaks that require a bushwhack to summit.

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You can find more information about this hike on:

• The NYNJ Trail Conference's Catskill Trails Map Set
• National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Map for the Catskill Park

Find additional information about the Catskill Park by visiting the Catskills Visitor Center

• https://catskillsvisitorcenter.org​.

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Gear we used on this hike:

• Osprey Talon 22 Pack
• Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack
• Merrell Thermo Chill Mid Waterproof Boots
• Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX Hiking Shoes
• Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles 
• Darn Tough Socks
• Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
• Nalgene 32-ounce Wide-Mouth Water Bottles
• Energizer LED Headlamp 
• Mountain Hardwear Acadia Jacket
• Columbia Titanium Outdry Ex Reign Jacket
• NEMO Chipper Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat Pad
• Lenny & Larry's The Complete Cookie
• Gatorade Endurance Carb Energy Chews
• GU Energy Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink
• Jelly Belly Sport Beans - Energizing Jelly Beans
• Garmin Instinct Watches
• Garmin inReach Plus GPS

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Kaaterskill High Peak is one of the trailless Catskill 3500 peaks and offers a tremendous view from the Hurricane Ledges located just below the summit!