"#26 #27: Broke in the trail to Plateau and Sugarloaf via Mink Hollow after fresh snow. Trailhead sign in book was a mess. Snowdrifts up to 2ft deep, icy class 2 + scrambles, and -15 Celsius wind chill. Spikes were necessary. Views at the Sugarloaf lookout were nice. " — alexmenziesparkadam • Dec 11, 2025

"Last hike with Mimi while still living in NY state. Beautiful Fall weather for a traverse of the popular DP-4, starting from Mink Hollow and finishing at the Prediger road TH. Mimi brought chicken dumpling and tempura shrimp for us to share for lunch on the summit ledge of Twin. She brought the food in the car then informed me that I was carrying the two containers, with dipping sauces, on the hike. Despite being a mid-week hike there were plenty of other hikers out but doing only one or two peaks thinking that doing all four would be too hard or take too long to do. " — Nimblefoot • Oct 21, 2025

"Joined a 3500 Club hike of the classic DP-4, Plateau to Indian Head. Big reason to join was that it was being led by the ever wild and crazy (in a good way) Chris Garibian. Friends Mimi and Sherri were also joining in the fun of a tough little hike. Meeting new folks working on their first round of the Cat 33 or even getting their first experiences in the Catskills is always fun. During our leisurely paced romp on the Devil Path we enjoyed great weather, not hot with plenty of breeze to cool us, laughs and giggles and numerous dogs. We especially enjoyed time with a dog named Matty- super friendly and energetic at the view prior to Sugarloaf summit. He never let out a bark just wanted to meet new folks( and sample their trail snacks) and be a “show-off” with his ability to run up and down the trail….ahh youth!" — Nimblefoot • Aug 23, 2025

"Did the DP-4 for Mimi’s single season winter round of the 35. Started in Mink Hollow with an out and back to Plateau then on toward Indian Head. Numerous icy spots that we managed to safely traverse with only micro spikes. Some of the worst we found a way around. Beautiful day and we didn’t see another hiker despite it being a weekend day. Finished with headlamps on as our pace was on the casual side do to Mimi not hiking much this winter and losing her mental drive after 3+ Grids of the 35. The 3.5 hr drive from mid-NJ doesn’t help much either. " — Nimblefoot • Mar 8, 2025

"Originally set out to do the DP-4, Plateau through Indian Head, with Tom2, Rebecca, Danielle, Susan and Tony. A windy day with strong gusts and tough slippery snow making both ascents and descents harder than usual. I decided to bail on Twin and Indian Head as my legs were feeling dead and some where I strained my left knee. Headed out with Susan and Tony, who only planned to do those two, while the other had three continued on to Prediger road. Susan gave me a ride back my car at Prediger road." — Nimblefoot • Feb 17, 2025

"Tom R. and I did the DP-4 starting with a climb of Plateau and finishing with a climb of Indian Head. We left Mink Hollow PA with Hillsound crampons on and didn’t come off until lower down on the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail where the snow and ice was mostly gone. The snowshoes were on the pack but basically just dead weight as the snow had a hard crust that held us up. There were some patches of ice and bare rock where the snow melted away but otherwise the trail was mostly snow covered. " — Nimblefoot • Dec 18, 2024

"Traverse of the DP-4, Plateau to Indian Head, with Mimi. She needed it in order to complete one grid of this peak combo on Hikers Anonymous(Ha!). After meeting in Prediger road PA she drove us over to the Mink Hollow PA to start our Devils Path journey. A rather cool(low 40’s) damp day requiring some layers after a beautiful day yesterday at home( 80*). We got treated to very fine wet snow at the higher elevations in the morning hours. The sun spent most of the day hiding behind clouds and only occasionally teased us with its warmth. There were a few others out, most doing one or two peaks out of the four, and one young women being a showoff(!). She wore only running shorts with a long sleeve top who managed to pass the two of us numerous times. She basically did the traverse we did in the same direction but added more mileage and ellie gain. Once she hit Indian Head she continued on the DP dropping down near Prediger road to pick up the Jimmy Dolan trail in order to return to the DP. The last time we saw her she heading back up Twin then onto Sugarloaf in order to return to her car at Mink Hollow. She was of course speed hiking/running the whole time, groaning about the exertio..." — Nimblefoot • Nov 2, 2024

"Solo hike of the DP-4 in two separate hikes. The first out of Prediger road TH visiting Twin then Indian Head on an early chilly day(30*). The Devils Path heading up to Indian Head from Jimmy Dolan Notch had small spots of ice and some lingering snow from the previous day. On my descent even rocks with frost, that I couldn’t see, were slippery if wasn’t careful with each foot placement. On my way in and out I got to appreciate the recent rock work done on the Jimmy Dolan Notch trail that has been one of the worst trails for years. The second hike out of Mink Hollow(north), not an official “State” trailhead, to visit Plateau and Sugarloaf. The day hasn’t warmed up enough to switch to shorts so the long pants stayed on unfortunately. As per usual I hike the peaks opposite of peak bagging norm by doing the lower ones first and working up to higher/steeper ones later. I used an old woods road, just above the PA, as a shortcut toward Plateau but I got anxious to whack up to the Devils Path too early and did more scrambling/side hilling than necessary. The steep climb up and descent took a toll on my knees luckily the climb up Sugarloaf is a little easier and the round trip went quick..." — Nimblefoot • Oct 17, 2024

"Janice, Rebecca and I joined Tom R for an enjoyable hike of the DP-4 from Mink Hollow to Prediger road. We were fortunate to meet a gentleman on Plateau who was backpacking the Long Path and raising money for Cancer patients in the process. He was quite adamant that the monies were for Patient needs like Uber rides, overnight stays and such rather than medical equipment( very smart and necessary). At the other end of our hike on the ever popular Jimmy Dolan Notch trail we met some folks from Tahawas Trails doing some nice work, stepping stones, drainage, trail hardening etc that is way over due." — Nimblefoot • Jul 3, 2024

"Solo hike of the four eastern peaks of the Devils Path in two separate hikes. Indian Head and Twin from Prediger road TH in the AM, quick lunch , then over to Mink Hollow to do Plateau and Sugarloaf. Passing rain shower just prior to leaving Mink Hollow then two more on my climb of Plateau cooling me off especially with the added breeze. " — Nimblefoot • Jun 24, 2024