Indian Head Mountain

"Tom and I got in an out and back of Indian Head and Twin before any rain occurred. An overcast sky, warmer than usual temps and moisture dripping out of the trees, otherwise a nice day dispite the forecast. Thin snow cover initially so we started off bare booting then switched to the spikes through the tree jungle which was changed into a sort of ice rink with the recent rains freezing over night. Where the trail pitches up to Jimmy Dolan Notch we started to punch through deeper snow so on went the SS. The snowshoes stayed on for the entire O & B to Indian Head summit and the view beyond, though only saw a cloud bank. The ice flows in the trail were a bit tricky to descend but we managed, microspikes would have been more confidence inducing. On our descent to the Notch we got great views of peaks sticking above the clouds when they cleared up high revealing a sunny blue sky momentarily." — Nimblefoot • Feb 7, 2019

"Loop hiked Indian Head and Twin from Prediger Road. It was a moody and cloudy day without much to note; except for the sun's rays putting on a show off in the southern Catskills." — Right-On • Dec 26, 2018

"Steve and I did a quick hike of Indian Head and Twin. Today the snowshoes stayed in the car and we left with just the Hillsounds after a quick chat with Pete Senterman who was out walking his dogs. The spikes were on our boots the whole time except for the ever enchanting lower section of the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail. Plenty of ice to play on without being overwhelming. The warming temps had the trees dripping a bit and dropping ice bombs but not bad enough to require a hard hat. Wonderful blue sky with the sun shining brightly." — Nimblefoot • Dec 20, 2018

"Doug came down the night before. He was planning on finishing his NEU8 with a Devils Path Traverse. I wanted to be there for it and to also pick up 5 peaks for my Catskills list. We drove over in his car and headed up. The first half of the traverse was cool. Terrain and rock formations were really cool. But damn, those col depths were serious. Between Sugarloaf and Plateau, we dropped 1200 feet, then had to regain 1240 feet. There were few summit views. The traverse was more about ledge views. We came out at dusk. Doug then got to drive back home that night while I took the next day off from hiking. It was a 24.5 mile day. " — newenglandwarrior • Aug 26, 2018

"Peak 4 of our grand hike from Mink Hollow road to Gillespie road visiting the eastern four peaks of the DP plus KHP and Round Top. At this point everyone is anxiously looking forward to reaching our rehydration vehicle parked at the Platte Clove road PA which holds the coolers filled with water, beverages, ice and a variety of snack foods." — Nimblefoot • Jun 16, 2018

"After hiking Kaaterskill High Peak with Tom and Anna the three of us headed over to Prediger road PA to hike Twin and Indian Head. First two peaks completed on second 420 grid." — Nimblefoot • Oct 19, 2017

"Sharon, Steve and I hiked from Roaring Kill TH to Platte Clove road on a beautiful day. Blue sky with summer like conditions, hot and humid, and the occasional breeze making the conditions more comfortable. Indian Head finished up the month of September for a second time. " — Nimblefoot • Sep 24, 2017

"After climbing Kaaterskill High Peak and Twin I headed over to the non-descript summit of Indian Head. Nice to hike solo for a change allowing me to scramble up and down at whatever pace I choose. What started out as a totally overcast morning improved to a sunny blue sky afternoon." — Nimblefoot • Jul 29, 2017

"Tim and Paul joined Steve, Laura and I for a traverse of Plateau, Sugarloaf, Twin and Indian Head mountains from Mink Hollow to Prediger road. Just as we approached the parking lot off Prediger road the skies began to open up with a steady downpour putting a damper on our rehydration time. Off to Mama's Boy in Tannersville for some burgers." — Nimblefoot • Jun 27, 2017

"Slight rain on my climb up to Jimmy Dolan Notch and up Indian Head, but then the sun came out and the views were incredible. Lots of people out and about today. Had a few great conversations with some nice and friendly people. 10/10." — Right-On • Jun 3, 2017

"A quick traverse of Indian Head, Twin and Sugarloaf mountains with Laura and Steve. The low cloud cover occluded any views the whole day. The trails were wetter than I have seen them in many years in the month of May, with water coursing down the trail in many spots. The wet rocks and roots led to a lot slips and slides adding some comedy to a rather dreary day." — Nimblefoot • May 30, 2017

"Catskill crew hiked a three-pack of Sugarloaf, Twin and Indian Head on a cool damp day. In the afternoon the sun popped out which made for a warmer/drier day and we got some views of the Catskills instead of just clouds." — Nimblefoot • Apr 22, 2017

"A solo stomp up Twin and Indian Head mountains to close out the month of February for Grid 2. So far I haven't seen another hiker, maybe todays cooler temps after the last two days of 60's scared them off. Nice packed ice on the trail to both peaks made for speedy ascents and cautious but still speedy descents with the ice filling in around the rocks and creating ramps making for easy foot placement." — Nimblefoot • Feb 26, 2017

"Indian Head and Twin from the Prediger Road Trailhead. Crazy warm weather made for a slippery, mushy hike along the Devil's Path, but there was still plenty of snow remaining to play around in. Took the Devil's Path to Both summits, then retraced my steps and made my way back to the car down Jimmy Dolan Notch. My shortest Catskills hike of the season, but a necessary change of pace as I nurse a gym-related injury." — wacbravo • Feb 22, 2017

"Numbers 2 & 3 for my little brother! Beautiful day for a hike especially for the middle of January. Hiked twin and then grabbed Indian Head. 13 more peaks left for me to grab for my winters badge. Needed spikes for most of the way. Good views at the summit." — LGH-Topple • Jan 22, 2017

"Four of us hiked the 4 peaks on the Devils Path starting from Mink Hollow. Once we hit Jimmy Dolan Notch the other 3 debated the idea of doing Indian Head. They needed it for the grid/round while I didn't so it was their decision to make. Finally Laura said we are doing it and took off......Girl Power!" — Nimblefoot • Dec 28, 2016

"First peak in a single-day East-to-West traverse of the Devil's Path to finish up my Catskill 3500 peaks list in style. 24.8 miles in 10:54 hours of hiking. Not too shabby for the new guy." — wacbravo • Sep 4, 2016

"We did a traverse of Indian Head, South Twin, Twin and Sugarloaf from Prediger road to Mink Hollow North. Some ice below Jimmy Dolan Notch and on the final ascent to the summit." — Nimblefoot • Mar 30, 2016

"Steve, Jim, Laura and I joined Tom,Anna and Ann in their pursuit of the W35. On tap today was the summits of Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and possibly Plateau if everyone was energetic enough. A rather cool start, -1* with wind, before sun up. The sun rose as we climbed the initial ascent of Indian Head." — Nimblefoot • Jan 5, 2016

"Bushwhacked up to Number 108 mountain, back down to trailhead and checked out the pond. The pond has a nice trail around it and several primitive camping sites. Went back to the parking area and walked down the road abut 0.25 miles and cut in to head up to Indian Head. A little steep here and there but nt a tough one. Filtered views of Lake George and Spruce mountain from the summit - and blueberry bushes everywhere!" — deb-and-rob • Jun 27, 2015