The Best Backpacking in Elka Park

Devil's Path: Indian Mountain, Twin Mountain, Plateau Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hunter, New York.

Devil's Path East to West is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elka Park, New York.

The Eastern half of Devil's Path has four major summits: Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Each summit is a straight climb up and down, then back up to as much as 3,900 ft. There are some sparse sections of level ground, but most is a steep descent uphill or steep slide downhill. Your ...

Devil's Path is roughly more than 24 miles long, althought it feels like an eternity of milage. Going thru the summits of Indian head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, Hunter, and Westkill Mountains.Its brutal. Its painful, Its unique. Be prepared for anything and everything. You will encounter wild lif...

Twin Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Elka Park, New York.

This trail begins gradually by following a fork of the Beaverkill River, leading you to an uphill climb to Sugarloaf Mountain. You will then pick up the Devil's Path. Just before you reach the summit, you'll see a short side trail that leads to an incredible view of the High Peaks. This trail is ...

This challenging hike is a great workout for anyone wanting to see panoramic views of the entire Catskill region. This portion of the Sugarloaf Mountain trail offers incredible views of Plateau Mountain and Twin Mountain. To get to the top, hikers must be willing to do some scrambling up rocks. 

Indian Head Mountain and Echo Lake via Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Woodstock, New York.

Overlook Mountain and Echo Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bearsville, New York.

Begin by parking at the end of Mink Road in Elka Park (GPS:N42 08.593, W74 09.479). It will be a .7 mile hike to camp. Follow the rocky woods road to the junction where there is a SPRING sign. Continuing straight will take you to the water source. If you do not need water, turn left when you see ...

Hunter Mountain Loop via Devil's Path is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hunter, New York.

Devil's Path to Hunter Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elka Park, New York.

Kaaterskill Falls, South Mountain, and North Point Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Haines Falls, New York.

Escarpment Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jewett, New York.

Southwest Hunter Mountain via Spruceton Road is an out-and-back trail that is accessible year-round (and may require snowshoes or microspikes in winter) located near West Kill, New York.

Hunter, Leavitt and Rusk Bushwhack Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near West Kill, New York.