Monday, June 29, 2026

Sunset Rock at the Catskills

Catskills Park Preserve
Greene Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Connector Trail: Yellow blaze
Escarpment Trail: Yellow blaze

Total Time: 1:15 hour
Estimated Distance: 1.8 Miles

Pros: Short and sweet hike with excellent views and crevice scramble
Cons: None
Hike Type: Back and out
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/y7AMtKNXW2U3NbL9A

Hiking Partner:
Rayzi Friedman

I had gone to North South Lake on an overnight camping trip, and while camping we did this short but incredible hike. We got in later in the day and after setting up the tent in the late afternoon we didn't have time for a longer hike. We parked at the North Lake Beach, and took the Escarpment Trail north along the ridge, passing Artist's Rock, and then heading up to Sunset Rock. We took the narrow crevice up to the top for an amazing Catskills view. We then the Escarpment Trail back down towards North Lake.

Map of the Route

Signage at the Head of the Trail

Blooming Mountain Laurels

Cliff Ledge with Overhang


Interesting Rock Formations

Tree Overhanging at Artist's Rock

View from the Escarpment from Artist's Rock









Approaching the Crevice at Sunset Rock

In the Crevice at Sunset Rock



North South Lake from Sunset Rock








Back to Artist Rock on the Return


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