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Hiking in Wittenberg Mountain, New York: trails, map and practical info

Catskills • New York

4.0 Appreciated by 10 hikers
François Dumaine
By François Dumaine • Contributor since 2015 • Updated 01/04/2026
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Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
10 km
Elevation
610 ft
Duration
6h30
Max altitude
1,181 ft

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Ready to explore Wittenberg Mountain, New York? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Not available
GPS coordinates
42.008279, -74.34733
Phone
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Starting Point

To access the hiking trails, you can start at the Woodland Valley Campground, which serves as a trailhead. The address is 1319 Woodland Valley Rd, Phoenicia, NY 12464. Another option is the trailhead located at the end of Moon Haw Road in Shandaken, NY. Both locations provide parking facilities for hikers.

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
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Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
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Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
42.008279, -74.34733
Center
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Hikers' opinions

4.0
4 Reviews
R2
Review 2
Feb 8, 2024
My favorite place. This very hard 13.4km trail in the Catskills never disappoints, even though it takes 5-7 hours to complete. The 1152m elevation gain is tough but rewarding. I always start from the Woodland Valley Campground trailhead - it's worth the parking fee for such an incredible hiking experience in New York.
R1
Review 1
Jan 15, 2024
Beautiful! The 13.4km trek up Wittenberg Mountain offers stunning panoramic views of the Catskills. Despite the challenging 1152m elevation gain and very hard difficulty rating, the scenery throughout the 6-hour journey makes every step worthwhile. Starting from Woodland Valley Campground provides excellent trail access.
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Jennifer Anderson
Oct 3, 2015
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Stanley Kelley
May 9, 2014
My favorite place.

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610.00 m
1181.00 m
6h30
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