One of the Catskills best loop hikes with great views - Acra Point Loop Hike in Winter on Snowshoes
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Acra Point is located between Blackhead Mountain and Burnt Knob in the northeastern Catskills. The 3,098 foot tall mountain offers a 6 mile loop hike, which is a rarity among Catskills trails. With just over a thousand feet of elevation and moderate grades the entire time, this moderate hike makes a great trip year round, including in the winter - which is when we enjoyed this hike as a snowshoe.
In the winter months, when there's a foot or more of snow on the ground, be sure to wear snowshoes. If there's less, or its especially icy, be sure to wear traction devices such as microspikes.
It's always icy and snow accumulates quickly in the Catskills and trails get packed down very fast. Microspikes are a must all the time in the winter and be sure to have snowshoes when snow gets very deep. If you don't own them, snowshoes and microspikes can be rented at the Catskills Visitor Center (catskillsvisit....
For our hike we began at the Big Hollow Trailhead (don't block the snowplow turnaround in the winter) and followed the unplowed section of Big Hollow Road to the intersection with the Black Dome Range Trail. We turned left onto the Black Dome Range Trail and climbed to the notch between Burnt Knob and Acra Point, which is also where the trail ends at a trail junction with the Escarpment Trail. From here we turned right on the Escarpment Trail towards Acra Point, ascended to the summit of Acra Point, and then descended to the notch between Acra Point and Blackhead Mountain. This notch is also where the Batavia Kill Trail intersects with the Escarpment Trail. At the notch, we turned right on to the Batavia Kill Trail and followed it down, past the Batavia Kill Lean-to, to the trailhead we began at on Big Hollow Road.
You can find this hike on:
The NYNJ Trail Conference's Catskill Trails Map Set - amzn.to/2Qqr13u
National Geographic's Trails Illustrated Map for the Catskill Park amzn.to/3sfsYxW
Find additional information about the Catskill Park at the Catskills Visitor Center - catskillsvisit...
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We offer Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Services through our guiding company, Hike On Guides, and can guide you on this hike - hikeonguides.com
Gear we used and/or carried on this hike:
Osprey Talon 22 Pack - alnk.to/e70DIUl
Osprey Kestrel 38 Pack - alnk.to/aAHu6B8
Merrell Thermo Chill Mid Waterproof Boots - alnk.to/c02I2pr
Columbia Men's Snowcross Mid Snow Boot - amzn.to/3423rAM
Darn Tough Midweight Hiking Socks - alnk.to/5Q2JxrK
Nalgene 32-ounce Wide-Mouth Water Bottles - alnk.to/6mJl3D5
Nalgene Insulated Bottle Carrier - amzn.to/3FZ71JC
Energizer LED Headlamp - amzn.to/3cmGkSX
Columbia Titanium Outdry Ex Reign Jacket - alnk.to/esQ9GJD
Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker - alnk.to/hhuqNGi
Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie - melanzana.com/...
Patagonia R1 Pullover - alnk.to/74pRPLf
Eddie Baur Guide Pro Pants - amzn.to/42fUtdc
Tubbs Flex TRK Snowshoes - alnk.to/7qf4BPs
MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoes - alnk.to/6xFhUMA
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters - alnk.to/2QrnjDS
Microspikes - alnk.to/3ne0LMt
Garmin Instinct Watches - alnk.to/aAIaA1K
Garmin InReach Explorer+ GPS - alnk.to/c02eqB5
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You guys Rock!!
Thanks for letting me come along.
The fall shows us all we are human.
Just trying our best to deal with icy struggles.
I'm grateful you included this in your video.
Because you give us all hope!
Through our icy struggles
Well said Mary! None of us are perfect, even those of us who do something a lot. We're glad you enjoyed so much and grateful for you following our adventures!
Acra Point is one of my favorite hikes. The views from the ledge on the Escarpment Trail are awesome.
They sure are some awesome views! Thanks for watching.
Wow! Kind of jealous of the snowshoeing - we didn't get ANY snow this year here and we missed a lot of "winter" hiking - thanks for taking us along gentleman! Keep making memories & adventure on! ~Karen & Shannon WOY
It really was just one storm at the start of March - otherwise we had no snow for most of the winter. That one storm put 2.5 to 4 feet of snow across the mountains. Pretty insane storm and lots of shoveling.
Great to hear Spring has arrived and you can enjoy getting out again. You got a perfect sunny day to be out for an adventure. A good cardio workout guys. Great hiking adventure. Thank you for taking us along Guys.
We will have some fits and starts as spring slowly makes it’s way into the mountains, but it’s definitely coming and that’s always a wonderful feeling. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!!
Another great hike in the Catskills! I wish I lived closer, I'd definitely enjoy the trails out there.
It is a beautiful loop - a little of everything and some great views along the way!
I follow you but not every day. Your videos are always great to watch. Thank you! Being from Sullivan county I can appreciate your hikes!
We’re glad you enjoy following along on our adventures and like the videos. It’s always great to hear and we’re always grateful.
I loved it! It looks so pretty in all that snow. And you guys…🔥🔥
Oh stop, you're making us blush!!
It sure was a pretty day out there, though!