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Hunter Mountain View Trail Guide

Located in Greene County New York in the Catskill Mountains, Hunter Mountain is the second tallest mountain peak in the Catskills at 4,040ft. Although heavily associated with the Hunter Mountain Ski Resort located on the northern side of the mountain and well below the summit, the trails, summit, and terrain offer a spectacular journey through the natural forest of the Hunter-West Kill Wilderness.

Key Features
  • There are various routes to the summit.
  • 360° views at 4,040ft.
  • Beautiful confier forest at the summit.
  • 2 tables with benches at summit for a lunch.
  • Various waterfalls, lakes, streams, depending which trail is taken.
Trail Guide Disclaimer

This guide starts at the trailhead at Notch Lake, GPS: 42.159546, -74.203209

Notch Lake
Parking: Notch Lake
Level Trail
Trailhead: Sign
Devil's Path
0.2mi: Follow Red Markers
Steep Switchbacks
0.4mi: Steep Switchbacks
Yellow Junction
1.7mi: Junction, Follow Yellow Marker
Blue Junction
2.8mi: Junction, Follow Blue Marker
Summit
3.1mi: Summit
After reaching the summit of Hunter Mountain turn around and head back down the trail the way you came. Congratulations! You've climbed Hunter Mountain!
Links

NYDEC Hunter-West Kill Wilderness Info

NYDEC Hunter-West Kill Wilderness Map

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Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain
Location Hunter, NY
Coordinates 42.159546, -74.203209
Elevation 4,040ft+
Difficulty 6/10
Popularity High
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