Ashokan High Point in Catskill State Park, NY

Hike Ashokan High Point Catskill State Park, NY

Class 1 8.1 miles 2000 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Jul 23, 2021
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I started from the large parking lot and crossed the road to start along the Ashokan High Point Trail. The trail is mostly an old roadbed that paralells Kanape Brook, but it's pretty and has a nice, gradual grade. The trail/road reaches the southern saddle of Ashokan High Point, where the road continues north along a true trail. The hike becomes much steeper from here to the summit. Along the way there are a couple of rocky sections, but nothing that requires scrambling. There was a mostly obscured view to the east from the summit. The high point is just to the northwest of the viewpoint.

Apparently you can continue northwest along the trail and make this hike into a partial loop, but I was exhausted from the last few days and just wanted to get back.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Ashokan High Point
3080 ft
1400 rise

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View from the trailhead. A sign points across the road to start along the trail.
View from the trailhead. A sign points across the road to start along the trail.
A nice bridge just after leaving the trailhead.
A nice bridge just after leaving the trailhead.
The old roadbed/trail parallels a creek and ascends very slowly.
The old roadbed/trail parallels a creek and ascends very slowly.
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Pretty greenery. Maybe the marshes on my visit were due to the excessive rain lately? Whatever the case, the trail was in great shape and a pleasant stroll to the southern saddle of Ashokan High Point.
Pretty greenery. Maybe the marshes on my visit were due to the excessive rain lately? Whatever the case, the trail was in great shape and a pleasant stroll to the southern saddle of Ashokan High Point.
Another little bridge.
Another little bridge.
Looking back.
Looking back.
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A scenic section where the trail leaves the trees and wanders through whatever fun plant this is.
A scenic section where the trail leaves the trees and wanders through whatever fun plant this is.
At the saddle, where the old roadbed becomes singletrack.
At the saddle, where the old roadbed becomes singletrack.
Ascending more steeply from the saddle.
Ascending more steeply from the saddle.
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Approaching one of a few short steep, rocky section.
Approaching one of a few short steep, rocky section.
Looking back down a steeper, rocky section.
Looking back down a steeper, rocky section.
Nearing the summit of Ashokan High Point.
Nearing the summit of Ashokan High Point.
Just below the summit, looking back.
Just below the summit, looking back.
Ashokan High Point viewpoint. True summit is just a bit farther along the trail to the left.
Ashokan High Point viewpoint. True summit is just a bit farther along the trail to the left.
Close-up of the view from Ashokan High Point.
Close-up of the view from Ashokan High Point.

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