Greene County πŸ“

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Its name is in honor of the American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,221. Its county seat is Catskill. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Greene County is located in southeast central New York State, just west of the Hudson River and south of Albany.

The northern and eastern regions are mostly low-lying flatlands. Along the Hudson River the lowest elevation is at sea level. The southern and western areas rise sharply into the Catskill Mountains.

Catskill Park takes up much of the south central region. The park contains some of the tallest peaks south of the Adirondacks. For example, the highest elevation is Hunter Mountain, at approximately 4,040 feet (1,232 m) above sea level; In addition, there are many picturesque waterfalls in the park such as the famed, Kaaterskill Falls.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greene_County,_New_York

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TriMount

TriMount looking from Hunter Mountain. These are the most northerly high peaks in the Catskills. One range, is north of that -- Windham High Peak and Acra High Point.

Sunday April 12, 2009 — Hunter Mountain
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View from Plateau

When you finally reach the top of Plateau Mountain, there is an expansive south-west view, on top of a rock face. This Easter Sunday was so clear and beautiful, but bitterly cold.

Sunday April 12, 2009 — Plateau Mountain
Map: South Bradford State Forest

Devil’s Path

The Devil's Path is a challenging hiking trail located in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, renowned for its rugged terrain and demanding ascents and descents. Spanning approximately 25 miles in length, the Devil's Path traverses six major peaks within the Catskills, including Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, West Kill, and Hunter Mountains. This trail is notorious among hikers for its steep and rocky sections, as well as its significant elevation gains and losses. The Devil's Path offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness.

The trail is divided into two main sections: the eastern and western halves, with each presenting its own set of challenges and scenic vistas. Hiking the entire Devil's Path is considered a formidable accomplishment and is often completed over the course of two or three days by experienced backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Map: Wolf Creek Road

Icy Trail

Part of the trail on Plateau Mountain was very icy. Neat mushrooms growing the on the tree.

Sunday April 12, 2009 — Plateau Mountain
Map: Moose River Plains Recreation Area