Windham High Peak
Most people know Windham Mountain for its skiing. To us hikers, it's just another summit to bag. At 3,524 feet it is one of the smallest of the Catskill 35's. Parking: 42.296499,-74.169146 End of Peck Rd, Maplecrest, NY Distance: 6-7 miles Time: 3-5 hours Gear: Daypack with rain cover 2.5-3L of water Lunch, snacks First aid, athletic tape, knife, bug spray Water filter with "dirty" bag Compass Trekking poles Map - New York New Jersey Trail Conference #141 Hiking boots NO COTTON - Why no cotton? Cotton is a thicker material and isn't as breathable as synthetic materials. Once it's wet, it becomes heavier and takes longer to dry. Hiking to the summit of Windham High Peak is quite easy. There are 2 trails to follow and it is an out and back hike. Viewpoints on the summit offer fantastic landscapes to the north and south. Beginning on the yellow Elm Ridge trail, the trek starts very ea...