Big Indian

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 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 is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Big Indian, New York.

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 is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Arkville, New York.

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 is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Arkville, New York.

Giant Ledge and Panther Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Big Indian, New York.

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...