| Panther Mountain | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Panther_Mountain_from_Highmount.jpg) Panther from the west, along Route 28 near Highmount | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | ~3,720 feet (1,130 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 980 feet (300 m)[2] |
| Listing | Catskill High Peaks 18th |
| Coordinates | 42°03′23″N 74°23′42″W / 42.05639°N 74.39500°W |
| Geography | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:USA_New_York_relief_location_map.svg)  Panther Mountain Location of Panther Mountain within New York &sq=&lang=&file=File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png) Panther Mountain Panther Mountain (the United States) | |
| Location | Shandaken, New York, U.S. |
| Parent range | Catskills |
| Topo map | USGS Shandaken |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail |
Panther Mountain is one of the Catskill High Peaks, located in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, New York. At approximately 3,720 feet (1,130 m) in elevation, it is the 18th highest in the range. A combination of factors has led some geologists to believe the mountain is on the site of an ancient meteorite impact crater.
Its proximity to Slide Mountain, the highest Catskill peak, the relatively short distance required to climb the mountain from the south and the excellent views available from the mountain and nearby Giant Ledge have made Panther one of the most popular hikes in the range. Aspiring members of the Catskill Mountain 3500 Club must climb it twice, at least once during winter.