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Mountains in southeastern New York, U.S.

Catskills — Devil's Path

A 25-mile out-and-back over six Catskill peaks — the steepest maintained trail in the East.

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Region
New York, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Northern hardwood ridge (300–1,200 m)
Best season
April – November
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Northern hardwood ridge (300–1,200 m)
  • Best season: April – November
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 25-mile out-and-back over six Catskill peaks — the steepest maintained trail in the East.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: April – November

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Northern hardwood ridge (300–1,200 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Northern hardwood ridge (300–1,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Catskills — Devil's Path trip tools

Popular pursuits at Catskills — Devil's Path

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

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Last verified: 1970-01-01