Devil's Path (Eastern Section) Red Markers

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Trail starts on Prediger Road, off Platte Clove Road. There is no parking lot at this heavily used trailhead, but many cars can be parked on the right side of the road. Do not block the driveways!

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Trail junction with the Jimmy Dolan Notch Trail (Blue Markers), which goes right to the notch between Indian Head and Twin, making a nice return route for a circular dayhike.

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Trail joins old Overlook road from Platte Clove, turns right.

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Trail Junction with Overlook Trail (Blue Markers) which goes straight ahead to Devil's Kitchen Leanto (.13 mi), Echo Lake (2.8 mi) and Overlook Mt. (4.11 mi). Devil's Path turns right sharply off the old road following red markers. Trail ascends steeply over several false summits with great views before reaching the true summit. Rule of thumb in the Catskills: Don't even think about the summit until you've passed the 3500' No Camping marker.

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Summit Indian Head Mt (3573')

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Trail junction with Jimmy Dolan Notch Trail (Blue Markers), which descends to the right back to Prediger Road.

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East (the lower of the two) summit of Twin - Great views

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West, true summit of Twin Mt (3640')

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Lookout to the Southwest - trail starts very steep descent

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Trail Junction with Pecoy Notch Trail (Blue Markers), descending to the right to Dale Lane and Platte Clove.

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Summit Sugarloaf Mt (3800') Yellow spur trails along the summit ridge lead left to lookouts.

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Trail Junction with Mink Hollow Trail (Blue Markers) left to leanto (250'), and Lake Hill (5.9 mi), right to Mink Hollow Rd (1.25 mi)

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Spring, rarely fails

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Summit Plateau Mt (3840')

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Rt 214 in Stony Clove. Parking (fee charged) at Devil's Tombstone State Campground. Devil's Path continues across Rt 214 and up Hunter Mountain.

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.