How long is Slide Mountain?

5.5 miles, out & back, with about 1,800 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 44 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Slide Mountain?

It's rated Hard. the highest peak in the Catskills

Where is Slide Mountain?

Slide Mountain is in New York. the highest peak in the Catskills

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Slide Mountain

New York

Distance5.5 mi

Est. time~2 hr 44 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,800 ft

RouteOut & back

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Slide Mountain is a hard 5.5-mile out & back hike in New York with about 1,800 ft of elevation gain. the highest peak in the Catskills.

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