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Artists Rock and Sunset Rock via Escarpment Trail route map
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Artists Rock and Sunset Rock via Escarpment Trail

Hunter, New York

1.8 mi

Distance

489 ft

Elev. Gain

46m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Artists Rock and Sunset Rock via Escarpment Trail is a 1.8-mile loop trail located near Hunter, New York. The trail offers a moderate elevation gain of 489 feet, with a maximum elevation of 758 meters. This dirt-surfaced trail provides scenic views and generally follows a loop route. Its location in the Catskill Mountains suggests a forested setting with potential viewpoints at Artists Rock and Sunset Rock, which are common highlights in the area.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:659 ft
Max:758 ft
149 ft
149 ft
659 ft692 ft725 ft758 ft0.0 mi0.4 mi0.9 mi1.3 mi1.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingscenic viewsArtists RockSunset Rock

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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