The Best Running in Hunter

This trail takes hikers through a gorgeous forest, past Diamond Notch Falls, to a glorious viewpoint from Buck Ridge Lookout. There are plenty of great, shaded spots along the trail that are perfect for a drink of water or a quick snack.  This hike is do-able year round: bring crampons or snowsho...

Rusk Mountain Loop via East Rusk is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near West Kill, New York.

Orchard Point via Devil's Path is a 2.5 mile out and back trail near Hunter, New York (easily accessible from Albany or New York City alike). This trail is not often trafficked, so it is a great location for hikers seeking a good workout and a bit of solitude. Orchard Point via Devil's Path Trail...

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

Orchard Point via Devil's Path is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Elka Park, New York.

Black Dome via Black Dome Range Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Jewett, New York.

Thomas Cole Mountain via Black Dome Range Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jewett, New York.

Due to the more advanced nature of this trail, this is a great location for hikers wishing to find a bit of solitude. The views from the top of Plateau Mountain make the elevation efforts well worth it. In the spring, this trail features wonderful wildflowers and in the fall, this trail features ...

North Dome via Devil's Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Lexington, 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 ...

Sugarloaf Mountain Loop via Pecoy Notch and Mink Hollow Trails is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Elka Park, New York.

Windham High Peak via Elm Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Windham, New York.

Blackhead Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Maplecrest, New York.

Black Dome and Thomas Cole Mountain via Batavia Kill and Black Dome Range Trails Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Maplecrest, New York.

Windham High Peak via Black Dome Range Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Windham, 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 ...