We saw the world as the hawk or the balloonist sees it when he is 3,000 feet in the air. You discover with a feeling of surprise that the great thing is the earth itself, which stretches away on every hand so far beyond your ken. Slide takes its name from a landslide that occurred many, many years ago down the north side of the mountain. The Slide Mountain Wilderness encompasses more than 47,500 acres, making it the largest and most popular wilderness area in the Catskills. Extensive foot trails provide access to the remote exterior.
Water is very limited here.
The DEC has produced a Slide Mountain Wilderness Catskill Forest Preserve map and guide. The Catskill 3500 is a club devoted to those who wish to climb the 35 high peaks of the Catskills. To become a member, one must climb Slide in winter. For information on the Catskill 3500 Club, write to 41 Morley Dr., Wyckoff, N.J. 07481.