Southwest Hunter
![Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Southwest-Hunter-Stony-Clove-Notch-3569-460x300.jpg)
Southwest Hunter from Stony Clove Notch
A steep but straightforward route to one of the easiest bushwhack summits in the Catskills.
![hiker in Diamond Notch Hollow](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Diamond-Notch-1835-460x300.jpg)
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.
![view of cabin and mountains from tower](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Hunter-1260-460x300.jpg)
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.