Hunter 
A massive and vast mountain. Just so much hill. The fire tower at the summit offers an excellent 360° view.
Peak Details
Height: 4,030ft (1,228m)
Range: Northeastern Catskills
Level: Moderate
Scenic: Very
Trail Type: Fully Trailed
Hunter Hiking Trails & Hikes
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Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Trail
The shortest route to highest-situated fire tower in New York State is one of its steepest trails.
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Diamond Notch Falls via Diamond Notch Road
This excellent alternate route to Diamond Notch Falls is moderately challenging with a great scenic view.
Diamond Notch Falls via Spruceton
A short, easy mountain hike to a true Catskills gem: Diamond Notch Falls.
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower (Best Route)
This moderate and very scenic hike can be completed in 4-5 hrs. This is the easiest route to climb Hunter Mountain.
Hunter Mountain (Loop)
Hike over Hunter’s massive, gorgeous and super-scenic summit to descend via the Devil’s Path for a rugged walk-out — with a short side-quest to Southwest Hunter.
Hike Hunter & Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch
This hike tackles two routes on Hunter’s eastern side: the rugged Devil’s Path, and the relentlessly steep Becker Hollow. Hunter itself is an immense mountain, but the 360° view from its fire tower will charge your batteries for weeks.
Hunter Topography
Summit Forecast: Hunter
The page URL below shows the weather at Hunter’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Hunter-Mountain-New-York/forecasts/1234
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