Balsam Cap, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area

#13 among attractions in Slide Mountain Wilderness Area

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Balsam Cap is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Catskill Mountains. Balsam Cap is flanked to the north by Friday Mountain, and to the southwest by Rocky Mountain. ()

Elevation: 3623 ftProminence: 243 ftCoordinates: 41°58'37"N, 74°21'27"W

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Balsam Cap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Van Wyck Mountain, Wittenberg Mountain, Giant Ledge, Peekamoose Mountain.

4.4 miSW
Mountain
Van Wyck Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
111 min walk • Van Wyck Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York east-southeast of Frost Valley. Hemlock Mountain is located north, Woodhull Mountain is located west-southwest, Samson Mountain is located southeast, Bangle Hill is located south, and Wildcat Mountain is located northwest of Van Wyck Mountain.
2.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wittenberg Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
57 min walk • Wittenberg Mountain, locally "the Wittenberg," is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Burroughs Range of the Catskill Mountains.
4.7 miNW
Mountain
Giant Ledge, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
120 min walk • Giant Ledge is a cliff located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Panther Mountain is located north of Giant Ledge.
2.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Peekamoose Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
68 min walk • Peekamoose Mountain is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Catskill Mountains. Peekamoose Mountain is flanked to the north by Table Mountain.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Slide Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
74 min walk • Slide Mountain is the highest peak in the Catskill Mountains of the U.S. state of New York. It is located in the town of Shandaken in Ulster County.
1.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cornell Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
44 min walk • Cornell Mountain is a mountain located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Burroughs Range of the Catskill Mountains.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Winnisook Lake, Catskill Park
98 min walk • Winnisook Lake is an artificial lake located in Oliverea, New York, United States. It is the source of Esopus Creek and the highest lake in the Catskill Mountains at 2,664 feet above sea level.
2.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Table Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
71 min walk • Table Mountain is located in Ulster County, New York. The mountain is part of the Catskill Mountains. Table Mountain is flanked to the south by Peekamoose Mountain, and to the northeast by Lone Mountain.
1.8 miSE
Mountain
Hanover Mountain, Catskill Park
46 min walk • Hanover Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York west of West Shokan. Little Rocky is located south, and Balsam Cap is located northwest of Hanover Mountain.
2.8 miS
Mountain
Breath Hill, Catskill Park
72 min walk • Breath Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York southwest of West Shokan. Little Rocky is located southeast, and Balsam Cap is located north of Breath Hill.
2.2 miN
Mountain
Burroughs Range, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area
57 min walk • The Burroughs Range is in the Catskill Mountains of New York southeast of West Shokan. It consists of Cornell Mountain, Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskills, and Wittenberg Mountain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balsam Cap?

Nearby attractions include Friday Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area (20 min walk), Rocky Mountain, Slide Mountain Wilderness Area (22 min walk).