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Sugarloaf Mountain 3800'
Sugarloaf Mountain from Kaaterskill High Peak
USGS Map: Hunter
NY-NJ Trail Conference Map: #41/141
Order of Height: 13th at 3800'
Access: Via Devil's Path
Description: 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. Access is via the Mink Hollow from the west or via Pecoy Notch from the east.
Indian Head Wilderness Map (opens in new window)
Links for Sugarloaf Mountain
NYSDEC Interactive Locator Map
Sugarloaf Mountain - Wikipedia
Photo credit: Scott Larson