Ashland Pinnacle State Forest

Ashland Pinnacle is the mountain next to Huntersfield Mountain in the northern most range of the Catskill Mountains. It is outside of Catskill Forest Preserve blue line, and as such much of it has been recently logged, offering good views of the Northern Catskill Mountains, accessible mostly by vehicle. It is 3,038 feet on its summit, with a truck trail crossing it col. Also, the Long Path crosses along most of the mountain ridge.

Walking a Haul Road to South

Both side of the South Mountain Range have recently been logged, providing views that are accessible via well established haul roads. These are quite popular for tourists who normally do not hike, escorted by locals, to get good views of the Northern Catskill Mountain Ranges. It's totally flat, 1/4 mile walk from the South Mountain Truck Trail.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Ashland Pinnacle State Forest.

Limited Use Highway

This sign is seen driving up County Route 23A when it becomes the DEC Truck Trail over South Mountain. It's only recent that the state has allowed seasonal use highways to be closed on November 1st, but I'm sure from the sign they want to make it clear that people should not be driving up this steep road when its covered with ice or snow.

Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Ashland Pinnacle State Forest.