Plateau

Two of the steepest ascents in the Catskills rise to a stunning 2¼-mile-long ridge — with epic views on either end

Peak Details

Height:  3,835ft  (1,169m)

Range:  Northeastern Catskills

Level:  Difficult

Scenic:   Very  

Trail Type:  Fully Trailed

 Plateau Hiking Trails & Hikes

Fantastic view on Eastern Devil’s Path

Eastern Devil’s Path

Completing this very challenging hike is a top Catskills hiking achievement.

Eastern Devil’s Path

Devil’s Path Trail (Ultimate Guide)

Everything you need to know about the Devils Path — one of the most difficult hiking trails in New York State.

scenic Mountain View

Plateau & Daley Ridge Lookout

This is the quickest route to Plateau Mountain’s summit. A side-hike down Daley Ridge brings you to a second amazing scenic lookout.

red plastic summit marker on young tree trunk

Plateau from Stony Clove Notch

After a steep mile, this hike up Plateau rewards with three great scenic lookouts — and then an easy walk across a stunningly wooded ridge.

Sunest view from Daley Ridge

Plateau via Daley Ridge

Daley Ridge is rugged, densely wooded, and absolutely charming. Many long-time Catskills hikers feel this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Catskills.

View from Plateau’s eastern side

Plateau from Mink Hollow

This is the shortest/fastest way to climb Plateau Mountain in The Catskills. Mink Hollow Trailhead & Parking The parking area at the north end of the Mink Hollow trail is marked on the NYNJTC maps in gray, which signifies “roadside parking”.

Find your dream getaway in the Catskills

The only directory dedicated exclusively to Catskills vacation rentals.

Find Your Catskills Stay

 Plateau Topography

 Summit Forecast: Plateau

The page URL below shows the weather at Plateau’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/Plateau-Mountain-New-York/forecasts/1170

Get full access…

Get instant access to the full version of this site and enjoy great supporter benefits: full galleries, full trail notes, early access to the latest content, and more.

Hot on the website right now…

Follow for more…

Follow my @TotalCatskills content on Instagram for regular hiking inspo and safe, inclusive community.

I also stay active on Facebook and Threads.

Elevate your next hike with top‑notch guides, deep local insights, and the best trail beta.
Love my guides? Become a patron and unlock the entire site. Get 10% off right now.