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Catskills Devil's Path (part)
The Devil's Path is the name of a mountain range and hiking trail in the Greene County portion of New York's Catskill Mountains. The mountains commonly considered to be part of the Devil's Path are, from west to east, West Kill, Hunter, Plateau, Sugarloaf, Twin, and Indian Head.
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| Author: | vucha |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | New York (NY) |
| Distance: | 15.25 mi |
| Average Speed: | 0.8 mph - 1:19:20/mi |
| Duration: | Total: 20:10:05 |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
This trip is only a part of the original Devil's Path trail. We started at Meads Mountain Rd in Woodstock, followed the Overlook trail to Mountain House ruins and to Overlook Mountain, then passed the Lake Echo and joined the Devil's Path at Devil's Kitchen Lean-to. From here we followed the Path via Indian Head, Twin and Sugarloaf Mts to Mink Hollow Trail and ended the trip at the parking lot on Mink Hollow Road in Lake Hill, off Rt 212.
It took us 2 days to finish the trip on a quite relaxing schedule - each day we hiked only 5-6 hours with many stops for resting and enjoying the astonishing scenery of a colorful fall foliage of Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains.
TO TRAILHEAD: From NYC/NJ area: I-87 North to exit 19, Rt.28 West to Rt.375, Rt.375 ends at Rt.212, take 212 west to Rock City Rd (County Rte 33 then 47A) which becomes Mead Mountain Rd in Woodstock, NY. Trail starts accross the road form Buddhist Monastery.
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Tracks
Overlook
| Distance: 1.70 mi | Points: 93 |
Indian Head Mountain
| Distance: 1.07 mi | Points: 745 | |
| Total Time: 0:39:15 | Speed: 1.6 mph | Pace: 36:39 / mi |
Sugarloaf mountain
| Distance: 2.58 mi | Points: 1911 | |
| Total Time: 1:50:27 | Speed: 1.4 mph | Pace: 42:50 / mi |
Mink Hollow Trail
| Distance: 2.32 mi | Points: 55 |
Overlook 2
| Distance: 5.10 mi | Points: 74 |
Twin Mountain
| Distance: 1.41 mi | Points: 26 |
Escape trail
| Distance: 1.07 mi | Points: 30 |
Points of Interest
Devil's Path Trail
Location: 42.120970, -74.086132Devil's Path trail begins with a sharp ascent on the left - red markers 2.4 m to Indian Mountain Summit 1.9 to Parking lot at Prediger Rd (straight down)
Mountain House
Location: 42.084352, -74.099972Ruins of the Overlook Mountain House
Yellow trail to scenic view
Location: 42.131436, -74.151724Yellow trail, about 0.2 miles, leads to a scenic view
Indian head
Location: 42.116680, -74.112297Almost summit There is no view spot at the summit. Elevation: 3,573 feet (1,089 m)
Rocky icy area
Location: 42.127918, -74.131233Even in October there is a good chance to meet winter here. Beatiful icicles on the rocks. Once I was there late in May I found a huge pack of snow and ice on the same slope. Probably sun does not visit in here too often.
3500 foot level
Location: 42.116039, -74.110046First 3500 foot sign of the day
Medical Stop
Location: 42.126629, -74.130272yeap, unfortunately we need one. However a nice view
point
Location: 42.116039, -74.102028point
Location: 42.116360, -74.102348Day 2 - starting point
Location: 42.116260, -74.106770Sherman Lookout
Location: 42.115219, -74.101921Sherman Lookout, which is named for General George Tecumseh Sherman. Great view of Indian Head, Plattekill, Roundtop, Kaaterskill, and the Escarpment to the North.
Scenic view
Location: 42.113831, -74.103844Another viewpoint
Steep climb
Location: 42.115898, -74.1062474th-class chute climb to another great lookout. The Gunks and Skytop are visible on a clear day. In 200 feet a good place for camping.
Steep climb
Location: 42.116261, -74.110497First steep but short climb of the day near the 3,500-foot level
Crossing
Location: 42.118030, -74.1209043-way crossing with Jimmy Dolan Notch Trail (blue) 2 miles to Prediger Road (escape trail) Red Trail 0.5 to Indian Head Mountain 2.8 to Devil's Kitchen Lean-to 1.05 to Twin Mountain 2.67 to Sugar Loaf Mountain 3.60 to Mink Hollow Lean-to
Twin MountainSummit(SouthPeak)
Location: 42.118019, -74.125893First summit of Twin Mountain with astonishing panoramic view to the W/SW. Elevation: 3,590-ft (1,090 m)
TwinMountain(NorthPeak)
Location: 42.125401, -74.129410Second (true) summit of Twin Mountain. 3,650 feet (1,110 m)
Steep descent
Location: 42.126572, -74.130402Steep decent through the rocky chimeny. Dangerous. This is one of many places where you do not regret to have reliable hiking boots.
Steep descent
Location: 42.128799, -74.132339Here is what I read on Internet about this area and I completely agree:"Another tricky downclimb in the middle of a difficult downhill section that's very rocky with lots of loose footing and wet, often treacherous surfaces. In winter, these slabs get iced up and become skating rinks; don't even bother without crampons." Thanks jareth6 for advice!
Trail Crossing - escape trail
Location: 42.129261, -74.135529Pecoy Notch at 2,800 feet. 3-way crossing: straight --a steep, 1,000-foot ascent of Sugarloaf. To the right -- escape trail to Roaring Kill Parking Area 1.8miles. Good place for a rest. 0.7 to Twin Mountain 2.1 to Indian Head 1.2 to Sugar Loaf Mt 2.3 to Mink Hollow Lean-to
Rest stop
Location: 42.129021, -74.139183Excellent rest stop with partial view halfway up Sugarloaf.
Summit Sugarloaf
Location: 42.131310, -74.150063Viewless summit of Sugarloaf 3,810 feet (1,160 m) From the bottom to the summit is about 50 min climb.
Arch
Location: 42.134258, -74.158653Another rocky descent with some natural wonders. Arch.
Crossing
Location: 42.135132, -74.161041Stay straight at 3-way. Spur leads right to Roaring Kill parking area.
Devil's Kitchen Lean-to
Location: 42.118678, -74.087505Johnny-on-the-spot, a picturesque stream. Nice place for a rest before beginning the climb to Devil's Path Trail
Bridge
Location: 42.118296, -74.087613Bridge to Devil's Kitchen Lean-to
Trail to Overlook Mountain
Location: 42.085118, -74.098620Summit Overlook Mountain
Location: 42.084911, -74.092698Trail to Echo Lake
Location: 42.095213, -74.0823773 way crossing. Down to the left is a trail to Lake Echo and Echo Lake Lean-to. 0.6 mile 1.8 to Overlook House 3.8 to Meads Rd 2.1 to Devil's Kitchen Lean-to
Trail head, parking
Location: 42.071085, -74.122485Trail starts at Meads Rd, opposite the buddhist monastery. Follow the Overlook Trail to Mountain House. Blue trail turns right, crosses stream and climbs on old logging roads.
Camping
Location: 42.115898, -74.106834Not exactly 150 feet from the trail, but at least far enough so other hikers do not step on your head.
camp prohibited
Location: 42.115713, -74.105485Camping is not allowed within 150 feet of road, trail or water. Otherwise it's a perfect spot to stay overnight.
Mink Hollow Lean-to
Location: 42.135261, -74.162757Mink Hollow Rd
Location: 42.135786, -74.162200Turn left to Mink Hollow trail (blue). Mink Hollow Lean-to is about .1 mile. To the R in about .25 mile is a spring. Excellent rest point before closing the hike at Mink Hollow Rd parking area (about 2.5 miles) or climbing Plateau Mountain. 1 to Sugar Loaf Mt 6.2 to Devil's Kitchen Lean-to 3.4 to Platteu Mt (1240ft) 4.4 Devil's Tombstone Campsite
Creek crossing
Location: 42.118471, -74.168487End of the hike
Location: 42.103604, -74.171319End of the hike - parking area
Parking area
Location: 42.142055, -74.124713Roaring Kill parking area
Scenic view
Location: 42.114190, -74.104020Another viewpoint
Rocky area
Location: 42.118170, -74.1225503500 Rocky
Location: 42.118050, -74.125110Steep short climb near the first summit at 3500 foot level.
Rocky area
Location: 42.125660, -74.130100Starting point
Location: 42.070991, -74.122396Overlook trail parking area
Overlook Mountain House
Location: 42.084306, -74.099608Ruins of Mountain House
Overlook_mountain
Location: 42.084879, -74.092484View from Overlook Mountain
lake echo signs
Location: 42.095134, -74.081926trail sign
Location: 42.095930, -74.081669Lake_Echo
Location: 42.096949, -74.089179Lake Echo
Bridge
Location: 42.118026, -74.088750Stream
Location: 42.117294, -74.088364Devil's Kitchen stream
Location: 42.118917, -74.086604trail sign
Location: 42.120859, -74.085403trail sign
Location: 42.121591, -74.085531climb
Location: 42.116768, -74.102461rocks
Location: 42.116052, -74.101281Sherman
Location: 42.115224, -74.101367view
Location: 42.113537, -74.103642View
Location: 42.113824, -74.104693no camp
Location: 42.115686, -74.1051653500
Location: 42.115766, -74.109800climb
Location: 42.116466, -74.110401steep climb
Indian Head
Location: 42.116370, -74.112160Summit
trail sign
Location: 42.118093, -74.120963rocks
Location: 42.118105, -74.1225143500 rocky
Location: 42.117986, -74.125062south twin 1
Location: 42.118010, -74.125786south twin 2
Location: 42.117879, -74.125893south twin 3
Location: 42.118058, -74.125974north twin
Location: 42.125474, -74.128940twin rocks
Location: 42.125474, -74.130099Rocks near Twin Mountain
twin rocks 2
Location: 42.125665, -74.130464Twin Mountain North Peak from underneath
chimney
Location: 42.126477, -74.130549Twist
Location: 42.126604, -74.130110Icicles
Location: 42.127881, -74.131193Rocky descent
Location: 42.128745, -74.132239Trails sign
Location: 42.129294, -74.135420halfway
Location: 42.128959, -74.139057Sugar Loaf halfway
yellow trail
Location: 42.131331, -74.151535View from Sugar Loaf Mountain
Arch
Location: 42.134099, -74.158530Arch
Trail sign
Location: 42.135150, -74.160783Mink Hollow trail
Location: 42.135611, -74.162092Mink Hollow trail
panoramic view
Location: 42.126938, -74.129734panoramic view
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