Plateau
![Fantastic view on Eastern Devil’s Path](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Eastern-Devils-Path-3764-460x300.jpg)
Eastern Devil’s Path
Completing this very challenging hike is a top Catskills hiking achievement.
![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.
![scenic Mountain View](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Plateau-Daley-Ridge-9168-460x300.jpg)
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](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Plateau-Spring-1022-460x300.jpg)
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](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_3080-460x300.jpg)
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](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Plateau-View-460x300.jpg)
Plateau from Mink Hollow
This is the shortest/fastest way to climb Plateau. 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”. In fact, it’s a dead end/cul-de-sac that look like it functions as a snow plow turnaround.