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Devils Path

Indian Head Wilderness, Catskill Forest Preserve, New York

Distance
35.4 km
Elev. gain
2,543 m
Start
Prediger Road Trailhead
Finish
Near Town of Lexington

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km547–1,184 m above sea level34.8 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Summits & passes

  • Indian Head Mountain
  • Plateau Mountain
  • Saint Anne's Peak

Campsites

  • Mink Hollow Lean-to
  • Diamond Notch Lean-To

Water sources

  • Devil's Acre spring

Common questions

How long is the Devils Path?
The Devils Path is 35.4 km (22 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Devils Path have?
The Devils Path has about 2,543 m (8,343 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Devils Path start and finish?
The Devils Path runs between Prediger Road Trailhead and Near Town of Lexington.
Is there water on the Devils Path?
Far's catalog records 1 mapped water source along the Devils Path, including Devil's Acre spring. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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