Hike distance: 7.8 miles out and back Trail rating: Difficult Elevation gain: 2,600 feet Price to park: The trailhead to Wittenberg Mountain starts at the Woodland Valley State Campground. Here, you'll have to pay a small day use fee to park between May - October.

While Wittenberg Mountain is one of the hardest hikes in New York, it offers some of the best views in the Catskills. All you have to do is climb 2,600 feet over a strenuous 7.8 miles to reach them!

But in all seriousness, the rocky clearing on Wittenberg's summit feels like it was custom-designed to serve hikers the best possible view in this part of Upstate New York. So for those hikers who are willing to make the effort, the view at the end is well worth the climb. The view includes Devil's Pass, Peakamoose and Table Mountains, as well as the Ashokan Reservoir and Hudson Valley.

If you're an extra seasoned hiker, you can extend this hike to include the summits of Cornell Mountain and Slide Mountain as well.