Hunter
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Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2024
Everything you need to complete the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge.
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12 Best Fall Foliage Hikes in the Catskills
When the fall foliage hits, the Catskills offer a true golden spectacle. Here are a the most popular Catskills hikes to view the autumn extravaganza.
![Devils on the Devil’s Path Hiking Trail in the Catskill](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Catskills-Devils-Path.01-460x300.png)
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.
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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.
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Diamond Notch Falls via Spruceton
A short, easy mountain hike to a true Catskills gem: Diamond Notch Falls.
![cabin in snow on mountain summit](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hunter-Winter-9482-460x300.jpg)
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.
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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.
![fire tower and cabin](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hunter-8921-460x300.jpg)
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.