Graham Mountain

Graham Mountain is a summit in the Catskill range in New York, rising to about 3,868 feet. The peak stands as one of the higher mountains in the region and can be accessed via the Dry Brook Ridge Trail from designated starting points.

The summit housed a television relay station in the 1960s to transmit educational programming. Ruins of this facility remain visible from neighboring peaks to this day.

The mountain sits on private land managed by descendants of a railroad industrialist. This family controls access to the summit and shapes how visitors experience the place.

Access to the summit requires prior permission from the landowners, with the Dry Brook Ridge Trail serving as the main route. Hikers should expect a moderate day hike and check trail conditions beforehand, especially after rain or snow.

The summit hosts an unusual forest of dwarf hardwood trees, including black cherry and mountain ash, rather than the evergreens typical of high peaks. This botanical oddity makes the mountaintop visually distinct from most neighboring summits in the range.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.03917,-74.54884

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42