Rattlesnake Swamp (orange blaze)
This
mostly level loop begins on the access road to Catfish Fire Tower off Route 602. (
This is also the white-blazed AT southbound.) Follow the AT (Hike 1) or the road to the tower, then continue southbound 1 1/2 miles more on the AT. At a very bare scenic outcrop, turn hard right off the AT and follow orange blazes 1/2 mile down the ridge. Just short of the grounds of
Mohican Outdoor Center, turn north (right), following the southeast edge of the swamp back to the tower access road.
The trail can be very wet alongside the swamp. Total 4 miles and 200 ft. climb.