North-South Lake: North Point

  ANY MED YES

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐

Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Mileage: 4.5 mi

Region: Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Elev. Gain: 1,144 ft

When to Go: Year-Round

Avg. Time: 3 hr

Parking: Large paved lot

Type: Loop

Pass: $10 day-use fee

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

42.198701, -74.033983

 

Know Before You Go:

  • This trail starts by passing scenic spots Artist's Rock, Sunset Rock, and Newman's Ledge before continuing on to North Point at North Mountain.

  • There are picnic tables and restrooms by North-South Lake.

  • The campground is one of the most popular campsites in the Catskills region.

  • Continue onto Stoppel Point if you'd like to see an old plane crash and more views.

  • Family-friendly with a great lunch view at North Point.