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The trailhead at the parking lot.
Beginning the ascent.
Packed sections of the trail allow for foot traffic.
Ski tracks can get demolished by pedestrians and snowshoers.
The route up to Overlook Mountain.
First sight of the hotel ruins.
The Overlook Hotel ruins.
Inside the Overlook Hotel ruins.
The Overlook Hotel ruins.
The Overlook Hotel ruins.
Keep right to reach the summit.
The shelter at the summit is closed.
Go right to reach the lookout.
Gateway to the Catskills.
Gateway to the Catskills.
Overlook Mountain fire tower.
View from the Overlook Mountain fire tower.
View from the Overlook Mountain fire tower.
View from the Overlook Mountain fire tower.
Descending the mountain.
Cross-country skiing down the wide path.
Cross-country skiing down the wide path.