Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead
Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead
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Balsam Mountain Overlook – Balsam Mountain Peak loop from Rider Hollow Trailhead
06:04
14.9km
730m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Catskill Park
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
3.74 km
Balsam Mountain Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
4.04 km
Balsam Mountain Peak
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
6.25 km
Haynes Mountain
Highlight • Summit
8.62 km
Eagle Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
14.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.7 km
3.20 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.8 km
< 100 m
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