The Best Hiking in Elka Park

Indian Head Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elka Park, New York.

Devil's Path to the Jimmy Dolan Notch Overlook and Twin Mountain Summit is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hunter, New York.

Easily accessible from Albany or New York City, Catskill State Park makes for a great day trip. The Indian Head Mountain Loop is particularly stunning, with features such as a waterfall and incredible views.  This trail is typically used for hikers, dog walkers, and snowshoers in the winter. Camp...

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.

Indian Head Summit and Jimmy Dolan Notch Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Hunter, 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 Indian Head Mountain via Devil's Path is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Elka Park, New York.

The view from the summit of this hike is incredible. Bring a sack lunch and a camera - you'll want to stay for a while! This trail is open for use year-round and provides great snowshoeing in the winter and fabulous wildflowers in the spring and summer. This is also a great location for birding!

The DEC Parking lot, is located at the very end of a dead end, along Prediger Rd. Start at the trail head to the right of the trail kiosk and sign in sheet. The trail starts out very easy going as you approach the base of Twin. At mile 0.25, you’ll hit a junction where you’ll turn RIGHT towards T...

Just outside of Elka Park, New York, Plattekill Falls is accessible from Albany and New York City alike. This is a great hike for families and all skill levels. The falls are spectacular year-round, but the best time to visit is in the spring.  From the trailhead, walk left past the red house unt...

Easily accessible from Hunter, New York, Echo Lake is the perfect place for hiking, dog walking, fishing, and camping. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant and in the call, the trees offer brightly colored leaves. This trail remains open for use year round, but bring crampons or snowshoes in t...

Codfish Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elka Park, New York.

Plattekill Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Elka Park, New York.

This trail offers phenomenal views of Platte Clove and the forested mountains and valleys of Catskill State Park. The trail is open for use year-round (make sure to bring your snowshoes and crampons in the winter)! Dogs are open for use year-round, but must be kept on leash.  If you turn left on ...