BOULDER ROCK, KAATERSKILL FALLS, CATSKILLS xc skiing

 


Mar 19, 2017 - BOULDER ROCK & KAATERSKILL FALLS ski, from NorthSouth Lake (2,150'), Catskills. Up Schutt Road Trail then R to Escarpment Trail past Sunset Rock & Inspiration Point. Boulder Rock (2,400') - great view across the Hudson Valley (could make out Tivoli Bays) to the Taconics. Back down Schutt (snowshoe bumps) then L past Laurel House Site & R across new bridge to top of Kaaterskill Falls (2,000') - saw no-one until we got near the falls. Good to excellent skiing on 20". S facing areas had a light icy crust early, temp rose above freezing. Elevations ranged from 2,000' to 2,450". Designated horse trails are easier, other trails more challenging. 1 car in the parking lot at 10am, full in mid-afternoon. 7.1 miles, 4.5 hours. Another awesome blue sky day.










 

Mar 17, 2010 - BOULDER ROCK, Catskills.  Trail from Scutt Rd was icy hard early at 40F so started from South Lake because of early morning sun exposure.  Skied on & off South & North Lakes then headed up the red & blue trails to Boulder Rock at the edge of the escarpment.  Great view of the Hudson valley & across Kaaterskill Clove - had very pleasant 1.5 hour break.  Nearby large rocks have split off the cliff - cool spot.  52F when I finished & snow was much softer.  65F on drive home - Palenville is just a few miles down the hill & 1,700' lower than North & South Lakes & has no snow.  10"-30", 8 miles, 5 hours.






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