HikerGiant Ledge from Oliverea Road North
This entry uses DEC’s Slide Mountain Wilderness description: the yellow Phoenicia East Branch Trail connects to the blue Giant Ledge–Panther Trail. The outing turns around at Giant Ledge. Panther is a separate extension; reaching a viewpoint does not commit the group to the next mountain.
- Route type
- Out and back
- Distance
- 3.2 mi
- Cumulative ascent
- 1,100 ft
Approximate full outing distance for this named approach; optional detours are extra. Source-reported ascent; not a guarantee of cumulative GPS elevation gain.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-09 · Independent HikerQuests planning guide
Start here
Oliverea Road North / Giant Ledge parking area.
Terrain & what to see
Mountain footpath with climbing and exposed ledges.
Wooded climbing followed by ridge-edge mountain views.
Before hiking
DEC’s general Catskill hikes page quotes a different Giant Ledge distance; this entry follows the unit-specific 3.2-mile itinerary. Use its map and your chosen endpoint. Keep well back from the ledges and allow time for the descent.
Landscape & trail notes
Wooded climbing followed by ridge-edge mountain views.
After the hike
A Big Indian or Phoenicia stop works best after the group is back at the car. Label any uploaded route Giant Ledge only unless you actually continued to Panther.