Plateau Mountain

"Tom and I got in an icy climb of Plateau then an even icier climb of Sugarloaf. Snowshoes were carried but never deployed as any snow was well packed or crusty and holding our weight. Fortunately the ice was soft enough to allow our Hillsounds to grip well which was particularly necessary for the flows on Sugarloaf resembling a fun water slides." — Nimblefoot • Feb 11, 2019

"Eight of us converged at the Mink Hollow PA to engage in a Hikers Anonymous hike of Plateau and Sugarloaf. Kathryn’s final two peaks for her first winter round of the Cat35. A spikey ascent and descent, after bare booting the woods road/trail to the col, and not many options to play off trail in the crusty snow." — Nimblefoot • Dec 27, 2018

"Following litter pickup on Rt 214 a small group of 3500 Club members hiked Plateau and Sugarloaf mountains from Rt 214 to the Roaring Kill PA. I forgot what a nice steady climb it is from 214 to Orchard Point. The views at the Point and Danny’s Lookout were off and on as the low clouds lifted and cleared then returned. The walk along the top of Plateau was splendid with the colorful mushrooms dotting the forest floor and on the trees and cloud mist in the air." — Nimblefoot • Sep 1, 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

"Nine of us got together to do a grand hike from Plateau to Kaaterskill High Peak and Round top. From Mink Hollow road to Gillespie road with six peaks and 18+ miles of hiking and bushwhacking in between. On our descent back to the col we passed Mike S. the new record holder of the Catskill 35 in one continuous hike/run." — Nimblefoot • Jun 16, 2018

"Tagging KHP and Plateau for the month of May. After a morning visit of the summit of KHP the wonderful blue sky and sunshine accompanied us on our ascent of Plateau. With the exception of the usual wet/muddy spots the trails were dry and ice free which means it’s time to get back to the trail runners and ditch the lug soled monsters." — Nimblefoot • May 8, 2018

"Laura, Ed, Steve and I met in the Mink Hollow PA for a hike of Plateau and Sugarloaf. Since we carried snowshoes the last three days and didn’t use them today they will stay safely in the car. Still ice and crusty snow up at higher elevations so we will bring the micro spikes. All four of us manage to make the summit with just bare boots and careful foot placement the spikes would have helped in a number of tricky spots. For our descent we all put on the spikes and additionally try off-trail alternative routes to play in softer snow for safety and/or fun. The clear blue sky with sun encourages us to dawdle at any views and take it all in. " — Nimblefoot • Apr 23, 2018

"Steve and I back on grid2 by climbing Plateau. The warm temperature had us stripping down as we bare booted up to the non descript summit. We managed to dodge, step over or gingerly crossed the many icy patches on the upper half of the trail on our way up. For our descent we popped on our Hillsound micros,to avoid any slips or falls, until we got back down to the bare rock. " — Nimblefoot • Mar 1, 2018

"Laura, Steve and I initially started off bare booting as the trail was well packed and firm. We gradually started to sink in more and more so the snowshoes went on and stayed on the remainder of the day. A very easy ascent up to Plateau from the col was a more challenging descent on the snow that just slid as you stepped on it. Plunge stepping off trail was a little easier but still involved sudden slides. Temperature becoming more spring like as we neared mid-day." — Nimblefoot • Jan 11, 2018

"Visiting the summit of Kaaterskill High Peak for my 15th round of the Catskill 35 then Plateau to finish the day. Very quiet day in the woods, didn’t see another sole on my hike." — Nimblefoot • Nov 30, 2017

"Nice day to be out playing in the mountains, hiking Windham HP with my wife then Sugarloaf and Plateau by myself. A quick ascent immediately followed by a quicker descent passing the same folks both ways." — Nimblefoot • Nov 4, 2017

"On a beautiful fall day I was out tagging Windham HP and Plateau for October. Seasonal temps starting in the upper 30's in the AM and rising toward 60. The leaves are falling making any tricky descents a bit more challenging by hiding roots and loose rocks. " — Nimblefoot • Oct 1, 2017

"After participating on the 3500 Club litter cleanup, along Rt 214 near Notch Lake, seven of us did a traverse of Plateau and Sugarloaf mountains. Nice climb up from Rt 214 then the splendid hike along Plateau from Orchard Point to the summit which I haven't done in a few years. For Lynn Plateau was peak #35 leaving only the four peaks to do in winter for her 3 season patch." — Nimblefoot • Sep 9, 2017

"Out doing a double yo-yo hike on the Devils Path visiting the summits of Sugarloaf and Plateau mountains. Back down to Mink Hollow, after summiting Sugarloaf, I caught up with the three women who passed me earlier. I waited for them to lead up Plateau but they insisted I lead as they thought I was running the trail. They pushed me up the whole way, I haven't experienced that kind of fun in awhile. We passed each other as I headed back down to the view point for a needed rest and beverage stop before descending all the way back to the car." — Nimblefoot • Aug 26, 2017

"Four of us hiked the 4 peaks of the Devils Path starting from Mink Hollow. Surprised to meet Tom and Laurie in the parking lot. Bare booted until we hit the steeper pitches where I deployed the Hillsounds which stayed on most of the day." — Nimblefoot • Dec 28, 2016

"Fourth 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

"Bushwhacked Olderbark mountain then Plateau from Mink Hollow TH with Ed and Connie. Occasional light snow flurries all day with sunshine and partly cloudy skies. Snow accumulating at the higher elevations." — Nimblefoot • Nov 8, 2015

"Did a thru hike Hiked in from Platte Clove road to Devils Tombstone Pkg - chilly temps ~45 degrees at TH. Hiked Blue Trail to Red Trail (Devils Path) to Indian head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Chilly temps throughout the day including light snow, a little sleet and wind. Ice in pockets along trail and for the extent of the ridge hike on Plateau." — deb-and-rob • Apr 27, 2014

"Climbed Sugarloaf & Plateau with Joe C from ADK High Peaks forum. After hitting the viewpoint and view-less summit of Sugarloaf we headed up to Plateau another spetacular summit top. Descending was entertaining to say the least." — Nimblefoot • Feb 28, 2014

"Out & back from Mink Hollow Road. Hiked with Jordan Terpening. Beautiful clear day with awesome views. Officially caught the "Peak Bagging Bug," & decided during this hike that I would shoot for completing the 35'ers." — kellieirene • Aug 3, 2013