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Plateau Mountain

Trail notes from Plateau Mountain, part of the Catskill 3500 challenge.

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6.9 mi +2119' gain 3h 30m May 2025 DP(R) Trail Access map ↗

Trail notes recorded post hike, added here in their fairly raw state.

Brutal initial climb.

Photo of a map from Ben Virgilio with title Plateau Mountain

Great views up top, pretty much made up for it. Amazing 60 degree day. A little chilly up top. A buncha friendly backpackers were coming down as I was headed up. One guy going to Banff and doing some of the JMT in Colorado?

Photo of a map from Ben Virgilio with title Plateau Mountain

It smelt like a candle shop, it’s always so awesome!

Photo of a map from Ben Virgilio with title Plateau Mountain

The top of the mountain was meh, nothing really there. A decent little view point. No cannister? Saw another guy trying to do 5k elevation today. Sheesh. That’s a long day. Back down was rough on the knees.

Had a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. Always a nice treat.

Image taken in Tannersville, United States of America on May 11, 2025