Mink Hollow Tail (blue) |
Sugarloaf is a peak in the middle of the Devil's Path. It is a steep and difficult
climb from either side. Sometimes known as "suicide mountain" in the
winter, one must climb over steep ledges to reach the top. There is a view to the
southern Catskills on a yellow spur trail just south of the summit. Usually this
mountain is conquered as you hike the length of the Devil's Path but if you want to just
hike this mountain by itself it is easiest to follow the Mink Hollow trail (from either
end) until it intersects with the Devil's Path. From there it is a pretty hefty
climb to the top. |
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| 0.00 | Lake Hill, on Rt. 212. Follow blue markers north on Mink Hollow Road. | |
| 2.85 | Cars can be driven to this point. Bear right and follow stream. | |
| 5.85 | Height of land and Mink Hollow leanto. | |
| 5.90 | Junction: red Devil's Path goes right to Sugarloaf, Twin and Indian Head Mts., or left to Plateau Mt. Continue ahead on blue. | |
| 6.15 | Spring 300' to left. | |
| 7.15 | Cars can be driven to this point from Elka Park Road. | |
| 8.60 | Elka Park Road: left for Tannersville or right for Platte Clove. | |
