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40 summits • 6.3 mi • 1,665 ft gain
18 summits • 6.2 mi • 1,613 ft gain • 5 hr 27 min
2 summits • 22.6 mi • 7,892 ft gain • 15 hr 53 min
2 summits • 8.5 mi • 2,254 ft gain • 5 hr 13 min
1 summit • 10.1 mi • 3,668 ft gain • 6 hr 19 min
1 summit • 10.7 mi • 4,081 ft gain • 5 hr 49 min
1 summit • 11.6 mi • 3,355 ft gain • 12 hr 36 min
1 summit • 15.4 mi • 4,278 ft gain • 12 hr 15 min
1 summit • 17.8 mi • 5,129 ft gain • 10 hr 56 min
1 summit • 7.9 mi • 1,948 ft gain • 7 hr 42 min
1 summit • 8.8 mi • 2,191 ft gain • 6 hr 9 min
1 summit • 9.4 mi • 2,865 ft gain • 8 hr 22 min
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"Second mountain of the day with Maryellen, Tina, and Chris on a mild winter day. Used crampons to get over rivers of ice. Glad we weren’t going back down! Took the long way down sketchy cliffs as part of all trails challenge. Trail never seemed to end! " — lfrancois • Mar 3, 2024
"To finish the year 8 of us hiked the four peaks on the eastern end of the Devils Path(DP-4) for Rebecca to close out her December on her first Catskill grid. This would leave only January and February to finish before her finale in March. In her early 70’s she is quite frisky physically and has a wonderful let’s do this attitude.
The trail is mostly clear of snow and ice but there is enough icy patches warranting the carrying of the micro spikes. The summit of Plateau looked wintry with a recent dusting of snow on the ground and in the trees, like a scene from a holiday greeting card. The other three peaks looked as if we were still in late fall with barely any snow and the occasional wet spot with recent temps still hitting the low to upper 40’s." — Nimblefoot • Dec 31, 2023
"Solo hike of Indian Head and Twin in T-bone fashion from Prediger road. With a late start of 10 am meant I had to skip a second hike to visit Sugarloaf and Plateau to complete the DP-4. Ice at the higher elevations caused the micro spikes to come out and play as hopping from rock to rock wasn’t cutting it. These peaks completed my 40th 3-season round." — Nimblefoot • Nov 30, 2023
"Traverse of the Devils Path 4, Plateau to Indian Head, with Richard. Good company and great weather makes for a nice day on the peaks. Besides the two guys doing the DP end to end for the NEU8 very few other hikers out and about." — Nimblefoot • Sep 14, 2023
"Sauntered across the DP-4 from Mink Hollow PA to Prediger rd PA with Mimi, Miyon and Peter. Most of the hikers we encountered were heading west, doing the DP end2end, while we were east." — Nimblefoot • Apr 22, 2023
"Mimi, Rebecca and I met at the Prediger road lot then we shuttled over to Mink Hollow in Mimi’s little Kona. Another day where the snowshoes just stayed in the car and only a pair or two of micro spikes were carried. The spikes were put on higher up on the mountain as we encountered short patches of ice that eventually became continuous. Our descent was nearly as slow as our ascent as we put safety ahead of any speed at this point do to the ice still rather hard with the lower morning temps.
Down in Mink hollow itself we met up with our friend Barbara who didn’t need Plateau but did need the other three peaks of the DP-4. To boost our spirits even more she came loaded with treats like muffins, wraps, bagel sandwiches and coffee from the Circle W market in Palenville. Our scamper over Sugarloaf, Twin and out & back from Indian head went much easier and faster as the warming temps softened the ice we encountered allowing better grip. On some of the easier downhills we actually ran with utmost confidence.
Our lunch stops were the view ledge on our way up Sugarloaf and the summit of south Twin where enjoyed Barbara’s treats in the sunshine. Since it’s still winter once the sun g..." — Nimblefoot • Feb 20, 2023
"A solo early hike on a mild winter day. Went up Twin first from the Notch and then tackled Indian Head. More sketchy rivers of icy, but managed to go around them. Used spikes until I was in flatter sections. Still slid a bit! Stick to rocks! 7.5 miles. Done by 11:30!" — lfrancois • Feb 12, 2023
"Mimi and I did the classic Devils Path 4 to close her month of January. We started off with the snowshoes on doing an up and back of Plateau then on the initial climb of Sugarloaf we switched to the micros. Basically just crunchy old snow with some ice here and there all day. Threw a lot of limbs off the trail the whole day and found the remains of a rather large fire right on the trail on the top of South Twin(which many folks confuse as the true summit). Unfortunately we didn’t spend time clearing it, to discourage this foolish habit, as we had to get the peaks done and get Mimi back down to central NJ before bedtime. Surprisingly she had the energy, after three days of hiking, to literally run down from Indian Head. Once down low on the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail with all the rocks, roots and water hazards combined with minimal snow she slowed to a more reasonable pace to complete our day in nice weather with occasional low clouds but no precip." — Nimblefoot • Jan 30, 2023
"A chilly hike with Nancy and Murphy on a bright sunny day. Getting another piece of Devil’s Path from Prediger Road. Easy start until we got to Sherman’s Landing and other steep sections. Helped Murphy up and over a few! Crossed over the summit a few times to find! Not bad going down Jimmy Dolan Notch. A few icy patches and frosty trees, but no need for spikes!" — lfrancois • Dec 9, 2022
"T-bone hike of Twin and Indian Head from Prediger road TH followed by a T-bone hike of Plateau and Sugarloaf from Mink Hollow. Approximately an inch of crunchy snow on Twin and Indian Head providing good grip with minimal slip. On Plateau and Sugarloaf the snow was a little more than an inch and softer but still offering grip. Micros carried but not deployed. Light flurries in the morning that became heavy snow showers in the afternoon making the day feel more winter.
" — Nimblefoot • Nov 17, 2022