Peekamoose/Table Mtn. Trail - Blue Markers

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Parking lot on Gulf Road. Blue Trail climbs steadily up to old woods road. Watch for sharp right turn off woods road, trail follows narrow but heavily wood ridge.

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As the climbing gets very steep, there is a small path to the right at the 3500' - No Camping sign, leading to a nice overlook.

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Blue Trail climbs up to Reconnoiter Rock, looking back on the ridge, Van Wyck Mountain across the valley, and on south. Trail continues along flat, open ridge with many views south. When the trail turns sharply left (North) away from the open ledges, you are at the junction with the former ledges trail, now unmaintained. Trail climbs steadily, occasionally steeply up the ridge to the summit.

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Summit of Peekamoose Mtn. Limited views from top of boulder just past summit. Blue Trail descends towards col between Table and Peekamoose.

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Blue Trail meanders through wooded col before climbing to the long flat, wooded summit of Table. Watch for side paths to the right to views.

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Summit of Table Mountain. Blue Trail starts down steeply, with views towards Slide Mountain.

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Small spring right of trail. Blue Trail acends slightly over "bump" on ridge, with views south towards Van Wyck Mountain. Then descends down to ridge towards the Denning lean-to

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Cross log bridge across East Branch of the Neversink to the Denning lean-to on an island in the river. Many campsites in this very popular area. Blue Trail leaves lean-to area and crosses river.

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Blue trail ends at the Phoenicia-East Branch Trail. Left on Yellow markers to Denning Parking Lot, right to Slide Mountain Trails and parking lot.

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.