Near Diamond Notch Trail
West Kill Falls?
Near Diamond Notch Trail
Water cascades over Diamond Notch Falls in the dim forest light.
Near Diamond Notch Trail
Diamond Notch Falls provides a beautiful stopping point on the Devil's Path.
Near Diamond Notch Trail
trail in winter

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Diamond Notch Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short trail to the Diamond Notch waterfall and the Devil's Path Trail.
2.9
mi
Distance
543
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.91mi
Distance
543ft
Elevation Gain
1,076ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,659ft
High Point
1,597ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a good trail for accessing the climb up Hunter Mountain or for getting to a stretch of the Devil's Path Trail. There are clear blue blazes along it. There is a nice, small waterfall called Diamond Notch from which the trail gets it's name. If you are just interested in the falls or ascending Hunter Mountain, starting on the north end is faster and easier. There is quite a bit more elevation gain from the Rough Road parking area than from the parking area on Spruceton Road.

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