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The
northern most trailhead along 214 traverses Becker
Hollow. This is the shortest route to Hunter summit (2.3
miles), however it is also the steepest. This
blue-blazed trail joins a yellow-blazed spur trail just
prior to the summit.
The
Becker Hollow trail passes a solitary, ruined stone
archway at the entrance to the Becker property, crosses
open fields, and enters a hemlock woods. It then spans a
footbridge. Ahead, off a short, unmarked path to the
left (southeast) is an interesting, small concrete dam
across Becker Hollow Brook. (Catskill Mountain Guide
by Peter Kick)
Becker
Hollow Trail...
to
Hunter Mountain (Mtn) Trail and lookouts: 2.05 mi
to
Hunter Summit via Hunter Mountain Trail: 2.3 mi |
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At the Becker Hollow trailhead is a stone archway as
seen in the above photos. |
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Becker Hollow Trail - Blue Markers 0.00- Start
of trail on Stony Clove Road (NY 214), 1 mile north of
Devil's Tombstone Campground.
1.90- Junction with cutoff trail to spring (250') and
Hunter Mtn Fire Tower (.5 mile).
2.05- Trail junction. Trail (Yellow markers) straight
ahead leads to lookout over West Kill valley. Trail
(Yellow markers) to the left leads to Devil's Path,
Devil's Tombstone Campground, and Spruceton. Right on
Blue marked trail to Hunter Mtn Fire Tower.
2.40- Trail passes over summit before entering the
clearing with the fire tower. Excellent views from
tower. Junction with Spruceton trail. |
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From the Photographer: I found this trail to be
difficult at points. It is steep. The rocks are arranged
like stairs. However the first part is relatively easy
and getting to the walkway bridge where there is a creek
and some minor water falls is very simple. Below is a
link to the end result. Very well worth. The inside top
of the Firetower was locked- so you could only climb to
the top of the stairs and not enter.
View photos including a 360 degree image (QTVR) from the
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower |
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Related Catskills Links on this Website:
Catskill Park Index Page
Catskill Park Photography Portfolio
Ashley Falls
Bastion Falls
Becker Hollow
Devils Kitchen
Diamond Notch Falls
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower
Kaaterskill Falls
Mount Utsayantha
Platte Clove (lower section)
Platte Clove Preserve
Plattekill Falls
Spruceton Trail
Red Falls
New York State Waterfalls GPS
Catskill Park Weather
Catskill Park News
Catskill 360:
Devils Kitchen 360
Hunter Mountain Fire Tower 360
Kaaterskill Falls Trail 360
Mount Utsayantha 360 #1
Mount Utsayantha 360 #2
Newmans Ledge 360
Plattekill Falls 360 #1
Plattekill Falls 360 #2
Plattekill Falls (video)
Spruceton Trail 360
Purchase Catskills Photographic Prints:
Devils Kitchen, NY
Related Web Links:
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will open in new window)
Hunter Mountain Hiking
Catskill Guide Center
TrailRegistry.com/
Recommended Books: (links will open in new
window)
Catskill Region Waterfall Guide
by Russell Dunn
Catskill Mountain Guide
by Peter Kick
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