The best walks and hikes in West Mountain State Forest
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Last updated: September 27, 2025
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1. Cats Rock loop from Pawling
2.83km
01:01
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
11
hikers
2. West Mountain – Cats Rock loop from Pawling
11.1km
03:04
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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3. Nuclear Lake loop from Pawling
5.47km
01:26
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
5
hikers
4. Nuclear Lake – West Mountain loop from Appalachian Trail
19.6km
05:47
550m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5
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5. Cats Rock loop from Appalachian Trail
10.3km
03:11
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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