The tallest peak in the Taconics lies farther north in Vermont. At 3,855 feet, Equinox Mountain is taller than all but six of the peaks in the Catskill Mountains.

The Overlook Mountain Trail isn't all that long: just 2.3 miles to the top, then the same 2.3 miles back. It's also not hard to get to; the trailhead is just a seven-minute drive from Woodstock ...