Near Hunter Mountain Trail
Enjoy spectacular views of the Catskills from the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower.
Near Hunter Mountain Trail
Enjoy the Hunter Mountain Trail in wintertime to experience the majesty only a thick blanketing of snow can create.
Near Hunter Mountain Trail
View from Hunter Mountain Fire Tower looking east over Hunter, NY toward the Windham-Blackhead Range
Near Hunter Mountain Trail
Hunter Mountain's summit fire tower offers phenomenal views toward Thomas Cole, Black Dome, and Blackhead Mountain.
Near Hunter Mountain Trail
Small clearing at the summit with the rangers station a few picnic tables and the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower.

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Hunter Mountain Trail

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A 1.5-mile trail connecting the Devil's Path Trail and the summit of Hunter Mountain.
1.5
mi
Distance
490
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.5mi
Distance
490ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,027ft
High Point
3,535ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
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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