Big Indian
Top Spots
Rochester Hollow Trail
Big Indian, New York
4.7 mi
/ 988 ft gain
Rochester Hollow Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Big Indian, New York.
Panther Mountain and Giant Ledge from Fox Hollow
Shandaken, New York
14.84 mi
/ 4213 ft gain
Panther Mountain and Giant Ledge from Fox Hollow is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Shandaken, New York.
Balsam, Haynes, Eagle, Big Indian and Fir Peaks Loop
Shandaken, New York
14.4 mi
/ 4042 ft gain
Balsam, Haynes, Eagle, Big Indian and Fir Peaks Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Big Indian, New York.
Hike to Balsam Mountain in the Catskills
Big Indian, New York
5.4 mi
/ 2910 ft gain
Timeline: Weekend, though can easily be done as an overnight trip or just a day hike
Summary:
Day 1: Hike to camp (0.7 miles, 340' elevation gain)
Day 2: Hike to Balsam Mountain and back to camp (4 miles round-trip)
Day 3: Relax & hike back to car (0.7 miles)
Details: Park the car at McKinley Hollow parking lot (42.070413°N, 74.474029°W). The lot and trailhead will be on your left. Grab yo...
Belleayre, Balsam, Haynes and Eagle Mountains
Arkville, New York
10.81 mi
/ 2766 ft gain
Belleayre, Balsam, Haynes and Eagle Mountains is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Arkville, New York.
Eagle and Haynes Mountains Via Rider Hollow
Arkville, New York
7.63 mi
/ 1841 ft gain
Eagle and Haynes Mountains Via Rider Hollow is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arkville, New York.
Balsam Mountain from Rider Hollow Rd
Arkville, New York
5.16 mi
/ 1572 ft gain
Balsam Mountain from Rider Hollow Rd is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Arkville, New York.
Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail
Big Indian, New York
6 mi
/ 1657 ft gain
Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Big Indian, New York.
Camp on Giant Ledge
Big Indian, New York
4.5
1.5 mi
/ 975 ft gain
Giant Ledge is a great hike in the Catskills if you are looking for something short, with incredible views, and camping options. There are not many hikes with better views then this in the Catskills, so why not spend as much time as possible up there? There are a few camping spots you can grab when you get up to the ledge section but you will want the one directly to the right of the first ove...
Places to stay
Big Indian Wilderness Paradise
Nestled on 100 acres of a 140 year old family homestead, this secluded meadow awaits. After a short drive off the beaten path, through th...
From $125 / night
Big Indian, New York
Birdwatcher
Perched on the side of Panther Mountain in the Big Indian Wilderness you will enjoy the wonders of our wooded campsite with total privacy...
From $100 / night
Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
Our private camp is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. A perfect base camp for some of the best hik...
From $130 / night
Triple Creek
Site at base of gentle Evergreen Mountain. Woods. Meadows. Trout Stream. Fire Ring. The only sounds you will hear have been the same ones...
From $55 / night
Arkville, New York
Eagle Mountain Eyrie
This campsite is located on Eagle Mountain and has a beautiful view of the Dry Brook ridge. The site is surrounded by some of the highest...
From $130 / night
Margaretville, New York
Dry Brook Ridge Meadow
Your own rolling meadow campsite on Dry Brook Ridge with a view of Balsam Lake Mountain. Just 1.5 hours from Albany, this campsite is awe...
From $100 / night
Guides and stories
Quick links
- The best hiking trails in Big Indian
- The best backpacking in Big Indian
- The best camping in Big Indian
- Top adventures in Big Indian
Community
© 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy