Wittenberg Mountain, Mountain peak in Catskill Mountains, New York, US
Wittenberg Mountain is a peak in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, rising to about 3,780 feet (1,152 m) with steep slopes and exposed rock formations near the top. The pyramid-shaped summit opens up views over the surrounding mountains and the forested valleys below.
The mountain was incorporated into the Slide Mountain Wilderness Area within Catskill State Park, a designation that stopped further development across this part of the range. The forests and rocky terrain that hikers cross today remain largely as they were before any protection was put in place.
The Catskill Mountain 3500 Club is an informal group of hikers who set out to climb all peaks above 3,500 feet (1,067 m) in the region. Reaching this summit counts toward that goal, which brings a particular sense of purpose to the trail.
The trail starts at Woodland Valley Campground and follows red markers over about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) round trip with a significant elevation gain. Dry conditions make a real difference here, as the rocky sections near the top can be slippery after rain.
The rock formations near the summit date to the Late Devonian period, making them hundreds of millions of years old. This type of ancient geology is common in the Catskills, but it is especially visible on the exposed faces near the top of this peak.
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