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Inspiration Point – Newman's Ledge loop from North Lake

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Inspiration Point – Newman's Ledge loop from North Lake

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Inspiration Point – Newman's Ledge loop from North Lake

01:48

13.6km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness

Catskill Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

Escarpment Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Escarpment Trail is a 2.3 mile path that takes you to Kaaterskill Falls. It is well-maintained and passes some great viewpoints on the way to the falls.

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1.40 km

View of Kaaterskill Falls from the Top

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The views from the top of Kaaterskill Falls are stunning, hikers can stand on a platform that extends over the forest edge, viewing the eastern Catskill Mountains and falls. Kaaterskill …

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2.63 km

Viewpoint

3.51 km

Inspiration Point

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Regarded as one of The Catskills’ greatest lookouts, Inspiration Point truly lives up to the name. Still, don't let the name fool you as there isn't just a single viewpoint …

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6.84 km

View of Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice overlook along Long Trail. There is a great view onto the Kaaterskill Wild Forest valley.

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8.86 km

Artists Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you have a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding hills.

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9.88 km

Newman's Ledge

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A rocky outcrop with incredible views. This is the perfect spot for a break (and for pictures!)

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10.7 km

Badmans Cave Shelter

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Rumor has it that this location served as a hideout for bandits in the area, earning it the name Badmans Cave. Although it's not technically a cave but more of …

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

2.66 km

618 m

449 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

3.83 km

3.00 km

574 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 8 May

11°C

2°C

40 %

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Inspiration Point – Newman's Ledge loop from North Lake

Escarpment Trail

View of Kaaterskill Falls from the Top

Inspiration Point

View of Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Artists Rock

Newman's Ledge

Badmans Cave Shelter

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