Five State Lookout

Fortunate and unfortunate. Fortunate for the environment the trees in the area are growing quite healthy and lushly. Unfortunately for the view it's losing some of its impact in the summer, as trees on the ground level have grown high enough to obstruct the view of the ground in most of the parking lot so that you don't get much of a view other than mountain tops. The sunset is nice but the view is not as nice as other areas however most of those areas aren't open to the public. On the way there don't drive too quick otherwise you'll miss the entrance

The Five State Lookout Point, located in the Great Northern Catskills in East Windham, New York, offers stunning panoramic views. On a clear day 5 states are visible: (Berkshire Mountains) Massachusetts (Green Mountains) Vermont (White Mountains) New Hampshire (Connecticut Valley) (Heldberg Mountains) New York

Its a beautiful area, kind of hard to see far because of all the trees but its definitely worth taking look. You could just take a visit here if you are going to trail somewhere near, views are mostly mountains.

Roadside Vista/lookout with plenty of parking for a quick stop to take photos. No bathrooms available here

I have been here many times and have always enjoyed the view. Depending on the time of the year and time of the day you get different views. Some days are very clear. Others are cloudy, sometimes snow-capped. Were to stop if you're heading to Windham and beyond.