Catskill 3500: Halcott [Bushwhack]
Make your way through the woods using a map and compass, and by reading land features. This adventure takes us to the trailless summit of Halcott (pronounced HAWK-it). Hikers often find bushwhacking the Catskills’ precipitous slopes and rough terrain more difficult than hiking on traditional trails, but the satisfaction of climbing a mountain in this manner is unparalleled. See if you can avoid Halcott Mountain’s famous field of stinging nettles!
This is a required peak for Catskill 3500 Club Membership and #34 Catskill High Peak (elevation 3,510′).
Level: Challenging (Learn More)
Mileage: This is a trailless bushwhack. Mileage varies depending on route.
Elevation Gain: 1,726 feet
Departure:
Check-in Time: 6:30 am
Departure Time: 6:45 am
Return Time: Approximately 7:00 pm
$99.00
Limited spots remaining
This is a limited-capacity trip.
While COVID-19 remains a concern, we are limiting our van capacity to a 10-person maximum, including guides, and leaving the middle row empty for all trips. The limited-capacity trips have a $20 fee to accommodate the changes we need to make for the COVID protocol. The fees will only be in effect for limited-capacity trips. Learn more about what we are doing to keep everyone safe.
Wear
- Hiking boots (required)
- Weather-appropriate, moisture wicking, athletic clothing (no cotton)
- Long sleeves, long pants, and a hat or sunglasses to protect your face are highly recommended for bushwhacks
- Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Pack
- Lunch
- Ample Snacks
- At least three (3) liters of water
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Extra layers to adjust for changing weather conditions
- Extra pair of wool socks
- Headlamp (required)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- A change of clothes for the ride back (optional)