Overlook Mountain
HISTORY
In 1921 was the site of a secret organizational meeting of what was to become the Communist Labor Party of America. The hotel again burned down in 1923, and architect Frank P. Amato was hired by owner Morris Newgold to redesign and rebuild it. This design was never completely built, as the hotel's elevation and lack of rail transportation made it difficult for customers to reach the site, compounding owner Newgold's financial difficulties. The State of New York acquired much of the land, and the hotel was boarded up in 1940. Further fire damage in the mid-1960s brought down a rooftop tower which had remained standing until that point. The ruins of the hotel are accessible from the main trail.
RYDESHARE DROPOFF
WEATHER
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SUGGESTED TRAIL
PRO-TIP
Bring extra layers. It's always colder at the top. There are port-a-potties at the trailhead, but in an emergency when there's a line, sometimes the Buddhist temple next door allows access to their restrooms - if you can find anyone there.
Also a day trip booked on Outerthere is a great opportunity to scout the area (i.e. Woodstock) to plan a future long-weekend stay!