The Escarpment Trail
Arguably the most picturesque trail in the Catskills, this 23.9 mile path follows the northeastern border of the Catskill Mountains. It can be hiked over 2 or 3 days. I traversed this trail in two. Parking: Start Point (where I was dropped off) Schutt Road Trailhead Parking , Palenville, NY; End point (where I parked) Elm Ridge Forest Parking , Route 23, Windham, NY Distance: 23.9 miles (without detours for water ) Time: 2 days, 1 night