Escarpment Trail
Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness, Catskill Park, New York
- Distance
- 38.5 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,617 m
- Start
- Welcome to the Kaaterekill Rail Trail
- Finish
- Near Town of Windham
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km540–1,200 m above sea level34.8 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
New York State DEC publishes 23.9 miles (38.5 km) from Schutt Road to Route 23. The OSM geometry measures about 35.4 km.
Common questions
- How long is the Escarpment Trail?
- The Escarpment Trail is 38.5 km (23.9 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Escarpment Trail have?
- The Escarpment Trail has about 1,617 m (5,305 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Escarpment Trail start and finish?
- The Escarpment Trail runs between Welcome to the Kaaterekill Rail Trail and Near Town of Windham.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Escarpment Trail?
- New York State DEC publishes 23.9 miles (38.5 km) from Schutt Road to Route 23. The OSM geometry measures about 35.4 km.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap35.4 km · 1,617 m gain
- dec.ny.gov38.5 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 9, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.