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Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead

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United States
New York
Ulster County

Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead

Hard

3.4

(6)

61

hikers

Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead

06:04

14.9km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Big Indian Wilderness

Catskill Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.74 km

Balsam Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take in breathtaking vistas of the Catskills high peaks. The panoramic views of the unspoiled wilderness are definitely worth the hike.

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2

4.04 km

Balsam Mountain Peak

Highlight • Summit

It's a nice spot to have your lunch, however the views are much better at the Balsam Mountain overlook just a little further down the trail.

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3

6.25 km

Haynes Mountain

Highlight • Summit

4

8.62 km

Eagle Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Eagle Mountain is situated within a dense forest, so its summit doesn't offer any expansive views. It's still a popular mountain to hike since it offers so much time in …

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14.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

178 m

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