Roundtop Mountain is a forgotten Catskill highlight. Its sharp, distinguished peak catches the eye, but it is no longer the draw it was in the 1800s. Still, there is something about a classic and its ability to transcend time that can enhance even the most pleasant mountain scene. Roundtop Mountain, a trail-less, often ignored peak in Kaaterskill High Peak's shadow, is one of the Catskills less-known places worthy of exploration. Carved into a form similar to Yosemite's Half Dome, Roundtop displays a distinctive Catskill silhouette. Although it only rises to 3,440 feet, its ...