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This trail covers the southern section of the Pine Hill - West Branch Trail to Big Indian Mountain.


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13.5

Miles

21.7

KM

Point to Point

3,612' 1,101 m

High

2,093' 638 m

Low

3,439' 1,048 m

Up

3,430' 1,045 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

Starting at West Branch Road, the blue-blazed trail begins steeply for the first mile. These are some of the steepest parts of the trail heading to the lean-to at Biscuit Brook. Once over the hill, you have a gentle descent down to Biscuit Brook. If you plan on camping at the lean-to on the way back, I recommend leaving your overnight pack here and continuing with a light backpack. The lean-to is on the left and well marked.

From the lean-to, you continue to follow the blue blazes for a little over two miles, until you have almost ascended Big Indian Mountain. The summit is 0.25 miles off of the trail on a well-worked track that is easy to follow.

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Nicholas Geron

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Biscuit Brook lean-to. Great for making fires and hanging out with new friends. You can also drop your pack here while you hike Fir Mountain and Big Indian Mountain.
Feb 21, 2016 near Shokan, NY
Follow the Blue Blazes!
Feb 21, 2016 near Shokan, NY
Snowy summit on Balsam Mountain.
Apr 29, 2016 near Shokan, NY
View of Slide Mountain.
Apr 29, 2016 near Shokan, NY
Crossing of Biscuit Brook in the winter. Watch out for ice!
Feb 21, 2016 near Shokan, NY

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