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Hunter Mountain Fire Tower offers 360 degree views from the Catskills 2nd highest peak. From the top of the tower views of the Blackhead Range to the northeast, Kaaterskill High Peak, and much of the central Catskills to the southwest.

Half-Day Hike: Accessible from numerous trails either as an out and back on the 7.0 mi Spruceton Trail or 4.1 mi Becker Hollow Trail, or as an 8.2 mi loop combining parts of the the Spruceton Trail, The Devil's Path, and Diamond Notch Trail,

Gem Type: Viewpoint

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Matthew Schaefer

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