The Hunter Mountain Loop - Fire Tower, Waterfalls, Epic Views - Most Scenic Hike in the Catskills!
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- A 9 plus mile loop hike in the Northern Catskills, featuring New York State's highest elevation fire tower at over 4,000 feet! #natureadventurediscovery . Do this hike if you can, you will love it.
MUSIC - Paradigm Shift by Gavin Luke
Ambient Sun by Cerulean Skies
Time Zone by Marten Moses
Soft Whispers by Bill Ferngren
Tree Shadow by Cerulean Skies
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Beautiful stunning nature view 😍 thank you for great sharing have a good day take care
Appreciate that, thank you so much!
Always love your choice of music!
Thank you Debbie, I try to use music that enhances the ambience as much as possible.
Another great documentary in my old stomping grounds the Catskills!
Love the hiking there!
Back in the day I would have joined you up there.
Super cool.
This was definitely right up there for hike of the year. Everything about this trip was magical, and the fire tower was a thriller!!! I mean wild, with incredible views!!!
I never hiked anywhere except Pennsylvania. It appears I should expand my range. Great video! ROCK ON!!!
This is an amazing day hike, do it if you can!
It is beautiful you have done everything to make it lively as a photographer I love it keep it up dear
Appreciate that very much thanks. !!!
Spectacular!!!
Appreciate it buddy thanks 👍!
Astoundingly beautiful. I live in Maine, but we may be moving back to northern NJ soon - great to know hiking like this is only a couple hours away. Has a New England feel to it there at Hunter :)
It's definitely an awesome hike one of many in that area. Definitely some different scenery then what you have in Maine but there is a lot of diverse landscapes and surprisingly awesome hikes within driving distance of Northern Jersey. Good luck with the move!
Stunning journey as always!
Appreciate that Kaitlin, thank you!
That is a really pretty view ❤
Definitely one of my favorite hikes I have done! The fire tower was quite the experience. I would love to get back up there again.
Good thing you aren’t afraid of heights
Fire towers are beautiful and worth the climb if you can handle the height. We have one in Dorset Ontario Canada that is awesome as well. Thank you for posting this. You make such an effort when producing your videos which makes quality content for us to view.
Cathy, thanks so much for acknowledging the work I put into these videos. It's a passion of mine, and your taking notice, is so greatly appreciated!
That hike must be therapy for feeling better, for good health.
For viewers, it is pleasant to see, and to appreciate that this exists not too far.
100 percent my walks in nature are absolutely therapeutic. I always feel better after a walk in the woods. And this hike here is a truly great one!
Ansel Adams once said “Photograph not only what you see but also what you feel.” I felt this video as much as I saw it in your reactions, shots, editing, and music choices. My inspiration tank is full. Already making plans to see this soon. Thank you brother!
Thank you Cole for that awesome comment! This is definitely a big day hike, challenging but rewarding with lots to see. The Spruce forest at the top was beautiful as well and was one of my favorite parts. As I said to a few others, Kaaterskill Falls and the amazing North/South lake campground are very close to Hunter Mountain as well, the whole area is packed with awesomeness. Love your quote there by the way, those are great words to keep in mind.
I grew up near several fire towers. Closed to the public now. I will go visit Hunter Mountain fire tower soon. Great video Gator! As always!
I think Pennsylvania is really missing an opportunity to promote tourism and outdoor recreation by keeping it's fire towers decommissioned. I don't really understand it. But yes Hunter Mountain fire tower is awesome, super cool spot! Thanks for the comments, Martin!
Production is level “pro” as always bud! All your hikes are just fascinating and so picturesque! Well done!!!
Thanks my friend, this was a super fun and rewarding hike, which made filming it that much more enjoyable.
Wow, what a great video! You had me going when you were up in the tower, kinda scary but also exciting with some great views! Breathtaking and thanks 👍!
The views were incredible, I wish I would have done a better job focusing the camera but the conditions were a bit difficult, lol. I don't usually ever show a long unedited clip, but you can see from it, that I was struggling to get smooth shots. The whole experience was king of like one huge adrenaline rush.
No way could I go up that tower! You are a brave man Walter.
The wind made it challenging, I can say that! Super thrilling and nerve racking experience at the same time.
That whole scene at the fire tower was awesome, very well done! I do think we will check this place out, although Rachel could never go up in that tower. She surprised me today at Wayah though!
Fall is indeed in the air, and I’m loving it! The leaves are starting to change here in NC as well!
You could make an awesome weekend in the Catskills by checking out Kaaterskill Falls and North/South Lake, and also Hunter Mountain which is very close by. How is North Carolina, hope you are having a great time down there.
@@WALTERZOLNA I’d like to do a trip up that way, probably without the kids. I’m looking to do monadnock, but will probably hit some of that along the way.
North Carolina is very beautiful and we’ve had very good luck with the weather! This area is really something special.
Fantastic video!Loved the tower🌟Thanks Gator👍
The tower was super cool. Thrilling and terrifying at the same time!
Great video. I really like the captions with distance and elevation.
Appreciate that feedback Scott, thanks. I knew it was a fairly long hike with some major elevation change so I wanted to throw that information in there as a reference.
great video my cameras would have loved the tower views and waterfalls
The waterfall was absolutely gorgeous. They have definitely had more rain up there than here in southeastern PA where Iive. So much to film and photograph along the trail.
Gorgeous video! I truly enjoy the Catskills. I was lucky to get a great camp up at Mongaup Pond last year. I’ve read about Hunter Mountain in the guide books. I’ll have to get up there. Your video is inspiring.
Thank you so much for that, the hiking in Catskills is awesome. I ended up staying that night at a small DEC campground called Little Pond, very nice place, wish i had more than just one night!
I love hunter mountain. Such an epic view from the fire tower. This year I’m bagging all 33 peaks in the Catskills by the end of fall. 7 down this week, editing them now. Gator! Let’s climb some peaks this summer!
I think you have a lot more energy than me, lol. I wish I had more time to commit to these types of activities. Perhaps we can work something out at some point!
@@WALTERZOLNA I get it, it’s a lot just to get up to the Catskills. Some time for sure, we’ll work something out! Again great video
Where to even begin telling you what I loved about this absolute masterpiece? The opening and music set the stage perfectly, and just really prepare a viewer's mind to enjoy your film. The colors... The views... The angles... Loved the contrast of the yellow leaf in front of the water. The seemingly simple things like that are the perfect touches. Going up in that tower is a nope from me, dawg, but it was slightly therapeutic for me to watch it!!!
Keep up the super fine work, bud. 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for that wonderful comment, Hiker Dude Dad. My rational mind was telling me to relax because the tower has been there forever and seen much stronger winds, but I kept envisioning the cabin breaking off from the tower with me in it and flying away like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, lol. The Catskills really have some great trails and hikes, If you ever get a chance to head up there, I highly reccomend it.
Wow! Always top notch. Your videos get better and better. So professionall.
BEAUtiful!! 👍🙂🙏
Thanks Dave appreciate that Buddy!
Wow! Waterfalls AND a view! What a great hike. This will be added to my wishlist of hikes. Thanks for your beautiful video!
This is really a spectacular day hike. Very challenging but very rewarding, if you ever get the chance to do it, go for it!
Awesome view very beautiful
Thank you buddy, I appreciate your support!
Beautiful loop hike and area. Loved all of the camera angles especially at the fire tower. Beautifully done Gator!!!
This one was a pleasure to put together, sometimes when your filming you know you have some nice shots, sometimes your not sure. But I had great feelings this one would turn out well, thanks for your continued support Tony!
Thank you so much, Walter! Another amazing and beautiful adventure!
I appreciate your watching and leaving a comment, it was one of my favorite hikes in awhile, really great trail there at Hunter mountain!
Also you’re so poetic in how you describe your experiences. Outstanding video Gator!
Thanks, this was def one of my favorite hikes of the year!
I can't say enough about the woods and the mountain. The view from the tower was amazing. Great music. I like your theory about the flow of water from the top of the mountain.
This was such a magical hike. I am so glad you took me along.
Yea, this was a good one, I love the views you get from summits of the Catskills, and I love those spruce forests, thanks for your support as always Kate!
I Know Very Little About Hiking, and The Effort That Goes Into That Alone-However When I when I Watch Your Videos-I cant Describe The Serenity,Hope,Tranqility & Overall Peaceful Feeling That Allows Myself & Your Viewers Too Escape Reality For Just A Few Moments.-Tremendous Time, Energy & Work Ethic =Awesome, Outstanding Presentations- Thanks For Sharing Your Productions-Go Birds & Phils!!!
Thanks so much Ken for that wonderful and inspiring comments, I truly appreciate it.
Wow! It must have been quite a job going up, down and around to get those incredible shots of the fire tower! Thank you!
It helped alot that I have two cameras. That was one of the reasons I was super happy that there was no one else up there when I got there. It allowed me to film and set up the shots. It was a thrilling 20 minutes or so, I cant even imagine what the view will be like in a few weeks!
What a lovely place. I'm not afraid of heights, but the tower looked very high; if it was moving my heart would be pounding, too! Thanks for sharing this beautiful day with me. Peace & Prayers.
I am usually not afraid of heights either, and i was fine going up. It wasn't until I actually got into the cabin of the fire tower that I became uneasy. It was thrilling and terrifying at the same time, kind of like a roller coaster!
@@WALTERZOLNA I get you. Height is not the problem, plummeting to the ground is!
@@gracegarden1 hahaha very true 😀!
Honestly, In my experience the Burroughs-panther loop is a much more scenic and complete hike of the Catskills. It's got just about everything you could ask for minus the fire tower (but the view from Wittenberg surely makes up for it). Beautiful views, river and stream crossings, rock scrambles, no boring carriage trails, and the camping on the way down Wittenberg going counter-clockwise is amazing. You hit slide, Cornell, Wittenberg, giants ledge, and Panther mountain in one two trip. You can camp at woodland valley but there are plenty of other great sites along the trail. Definitely the one Id recommend to anyone who wants to see the best of what the Catskills has to offer. The hunter loop is probably one of the better day hikes though.
Kazimir, thanks for that very detailed comment and information. I live in southeast PA so only get to the Catskills once maybe twice a year. I will definitely look into this hike in the future, appreciate your watching and leaving such quality comment!
This looks like a really great hike. Loved seeing you go up in that tower and I can see that some of the leaves are starting to change color.
I really think this is one of the best day hikes in the catskill region. Has alittle bit of everything, very challenging, and you feel like you have truly climbed a mountain when you are finished.
Maybe folks from the city will move to the Catskills and it will boom again.
So inspired! Do you have any recommendations on where to stay at when you visited?
North/South lake campground which is a New York state campground is very close to Hunter Mountain. I did a video on North/South last fall, that place is truly awesome and one of the best places I have ever camped at. There is a real concentration of absolutely awesome hiking and scenery right in that section of the Catskills. Devil's Path Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter Mountain, and much much more, that is the place to be. I ended up staying at a campground called little pond that was about 30 miles away. That was really nice too, I wanted to do a short video from there as well but my knees were hurting and I was completely exhausted by the time I got there. There is also another campground right at the base of Hunter Mountain called Devil's Tombstone, but it is very small and rustic and seems to be only open in the summer months.
Did you say something at this time stamp while in the tower? 11:08
I had to rewind it several times but just between 11:07-11:10 right after the last clack of your pole extension, there is what sounds like a faint voice that says something or is you? Or do you know what that is? If you have a hard time hearing it, slow it down to 75% or 50% and you can definitely hear it.
So I went back and checked this out and I definitely heard something yes. I think it was probably me mumbling something under my breath, but cant say for sure.
I can't find in alltrails, what is the name of the loop you did?
I think it is called "Hunter mountain via spruceton horse trail" loop 9.1 miles
Amazing video. I'm a beginner in hiking and planning for 4 hrs walk. Any suggestions on a loop to go
What area are you looking to hike in?
@WALTERZOLNA I'm going to hunter mountain but don't know which trail to go.
Hunter Mountain ski resort has a chair lift that will take you from the base of the mountain to near the summit. From where the lift drops you off its a 2 mile hike to the fire tower. www.huntermtn.com/ I think this would be a great way to experience the mountain top and tower. Every other trail to the top requires an extremely difficult and long hike to the top. Check it out.
@@WALTERZOLNA thank you for this information.