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Hunter Mountain Trail

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  2. NY
  3. …Catskill Region
  4. …Catskill Forest Preserve
  5. Hunter Mountain
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“A 1.5-mile trail connecting the Devil's Path Trail and the summit of Hunter Mountain. ”

Karl W
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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

4,039' 1,231 m

High

3,556' 1,084 m

Low

485' 148 m

Up

1' 0 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

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This is a yellow-blazed trail that connects The Devil's Path trail and the summit of Hunter Mountain, which at 4,040 feet is the second tallest in the Catskills. The trail begins at a lean-too called Devil's Acre and ends at the summit of the mountain which includes a fire tower offering excellent views.

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Land Manager: NY Dept of Environmental Conservation

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Karl W
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Enjoy the Hunter Mountain Trail in wintertime to experience the majesty only a thick blanketing of snow can create.
Feb 10, 2017 near Palenville, NY
View from Hunter Mountain Fire Tower looking east over Hunter, NY toward the Windham-Blackhead Range
Jun 6, 2022 near Palenville, NY
Hunter Mountain's summit fire tower offers phenomenal views toward Thomas Cole, Black Dome, and Blackhead Mountain.
Jan 22, 2017 near Palenville, NY
Small clearing at the summit with the rangers station a few picnic tables and the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower.
Jun 6, 2022 near Palenville, NY

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