Devil's Path (Western Section) Red Markers

0.00

Devil's Path crosses Highway 214 in Stony Clove from Plateau Mtn. Parking (fee charged) at Devil's Tombstone Campground. Trail crosses dam and enters woods and climbs steeply.

2.15

Junction with trail (Yellow Markers) to summit of Hunter Mountain and Fire Tower in 1.7 miles. Devil's Path continues to the left to Devil's Acre lean-to.

2.65

Geiger Point - lookout to south and southwest

4.15

Junction with Diamond Notch Trail (Blue Markers). Trail to the right leads to Spruceton road in 1.1 miles. Take trail to the left, cross bridge above waterfall. Devil's Path leaves to the right, and along stream. Blue trail continues left to Diamond Notch Lean-to and Lanesville.

4.40

Start of steep climb up West Kill Mtn.

4.55

Spring

4.70

Trail meets old woods road, climbing steadily.

5.00

Trail leaves old road, climb gets steeper.

5.34

Top of West Kill Mtn's east ridge.

5.51

Rock shelter, can hold 2-3 people.

7.28

Buck Ridge lookout - very good views to the North, South, and East.

7.38

Summit West Kill Mtn. 3880'

7.48

Spring to right side of trail.

10.37

Swamp in Mink Hollow between West Kill and North Dome Mtns.

13.12

Junction and end of Devil's Path at Spruceton Road - small parking lot.

Trail descriptions here are based on New York State DEC "Catskill Trails" brochure, with additional information by me.The descriptions and maps listed here are approximate, and are provided for basic trip planning. They are not a substitute for a good trail guide and map. Please remember that hiking in the wilderness areas can be dangerous! No warranty of any kind on the accuracy of the information on the following pages is expressed or implied.