Phoenicia-East Branch Trail - Yellow Markers

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Woodland Valley Campground parking lot (fee charged). Trail leaves from the back of parking lot, climbing Fork Ridge. The route from NY 28 is well marked with signs for the campground.

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Trail decends very steeply, crosses stream (often dry) on bridge.

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Trail meets old road.

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Junction with Giant Ledge-Panther Mtn. rail (Blue Markers) to the right. Trail leaves old road (which leads left to Winnisook Lake) and descends downhill.

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Trail meets County Rt 47 at the sharp turn (parking). The trail follows CR 47 left for 1.75 mi. to the Slide Mountain parking lot, and continues on to Denning. To reach this trailhead from NY 28, turn south onto CR 47 in Big Indian.

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.