Catskill 3500 Club
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Fir Mountain 3620'
At the summit canister on Fir
USGS Map: Shandaken
NY-NJ Trail Conference Map: #42 & #43
Order of Height: 25
Access: Via Bushwhack
Description: Fir is the easternmost peak in the range west of Esopus Creek. There are no views near the summit. Fir is commonly climbed in conjunction with Big Indian Mountain. Most common routes follow the ridge up from Burnham Hollow.
It is also possible to bushwhack up from the Pine Hill-West Branch Trail west of Biscuit Brook. Be sure to sign in at the summit canister.
Links for Fir Mountain
Big Indian Wilderness - NYSDEC
Photo credit: Scott Larson