Catskill High Peaks 3500 Club
#5 Blackhead - 3940 Feet

One of three mountains in the northeastern Catskills’ Blackhead range, Blackhead Mountain is one of the four required winter peaks. This peak is also the tallest of the peaks on the 24-mile Escarpment Trail. The ascent from the east is one of the few places in the Catskills that typically requires crampons during winter conditions, which often continues past official winter dates. While the summit doesn’t have a vista, excellent views are available from a number of places along the trails that access the mountain.

The Catskill Mountains 3500 series features some of the 33 highest peaks on public lands in the Catskill Mountains.  These caches are all located on the public property of the Union Transportation trail.  Hours are Sunrise to Sunset. As the trail passes very close to private property, please stay on the trail.