Slide Mountain Wilderness Area

Slide Mountain Wilderness Area is a protected natural region in Ulster County containing ten peaks of the Catskills, with its highest summit reaching about 4,180 feet. The landscape is dominated by dense forests, rocky slopes, and undeveloped valleys.

The area was protected in 1985 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of the Forest Preserve management system. This designation followed a broader effort to safeguard the wildest regions of the Catskills.

Local hikers and outdoor enthusiasts have long valued these trails as a place to experience the wild character of the Catskills away from developed areas.

Entry points are accessed through ten designated parking areas that connect to clearly marked trail networks. Visitors should prepare for variable weather conditions and terrain that ranges from gentle to quite steep.

The upper valley of the East Branch Neversink River remains the only completely undeveloped river system within the entire Catskill region. This untouched landscape stands apart from all other areas in the mountains.

Location: New York

Inception: 1985

GPS coordinates: 41.99860,-74.38640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45