Overlook Road Trail - Blue Markers

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Start of trail at junction with Devil's Path, 1.95 mi from the end of Prediger road. Trail follows old Overlook Road, generally at a gentle grade.

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Devil's Kitchen Leanto. Devil's Kitchen is a collection of large, odd shaped rocks that used to be a tourist attraction in Platte Clove. They're not really near here, but the leanto is named for them.

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Skunk Springs

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Junction with Yellow spur trail to Echo Lake and leanto (.6 mi) Camping is permitted at designated sites only.

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Spring

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Trail ends at Overlook Mountain Summit Trail (Red Markers), which leads left to summit of Overlook Mt (3140') and fire tower; and right to ruins of Overlook Mtn House (.1 mi) and Meads Mountain Road (2 mi). Parking area at Meads.

Trail descriptions here are based on New York State DEC "Catskill Trails" brochure, with additional information by me.The descriptions and maps listed here are approximate, and are provided for basic trip planning. They are not a substitute for a good trail guide and map. Please remember that hiking in the wilderness areas can be dangerous! No warranty of any kind on the accuracy of the information on the following pages is expressed or implied.