When you climb above 3,500 feet elevation in the Catskill High Peaks, a special set of regulations is in effect that prohibits camping except in the winter, and bans open fires throughout the year. This is because the eco-systems above this elevation on the 35-high peak mountains are viewed by the Environmental Conservation Department as ecologically sensitive.

I didn’t take the 3,500 feet signs on every mountain I climbed, most notably skipping over the sign on Hunter Mountain, Windham High Peak, and Black Dome.

Balsam Mountain.

Hiking up to the Balsam Fire Tower, about a 1/4 mile or maybe 200 feet below the tower.

Indian Head Mountain.

Climbing up the east face of the Indian Head Mountain, this sign is maybe 3/4 of the the westerly face of the mountain.

Panther Mountain.

You see Panther Mountain‘s 3500 feet sign about a 1/4 mile and 200 feet more of climbing before you reach the final ascent.

Plateau Mountain.

The sign on Plateau Mountain is about a half mile from the top, although the last portion is relatively flat.

Slide Mountain.

Slide Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Catskills at over 4,200 feet. The sign is probably a mile away from the final ascent.

Twin Mountain.

The sign is the second of two signs on the way up to the top of Twin Mountain on Devil’s Path.