New York, USA
West Kill Mountain
Trip Guide & 3D Map
Catskills · Difficulty, season, and access — then explore the 3D terrain
Trip readiness
- Difficulty
- Class 1–2 hike
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Access / staging
- Lexington, New York
Peak stats
- Location
- New York, USA
- Elevation
- 3,880 ft
- Prominence
- 1,220 ft
- Mountain range
- Catskills
- Difficulty
- Class 1–2 hike
Geography & climbing context
High point of the Devil’s Path west of Stony Clove—steep, rooty, and classic Catskills ridge hiking.
West Kill Mountain is the western crown of the Devil’s Path above Spruceton Valley. The Diamond Notch / Devil’s Path approach is steep and often wet, with Buck Ridge Lookout as the signature viewpoint. Expect a full day, scarce water on the ridge, and quieter crowds than Slide or Hunter.
After you check trip readiness for West Kill Mountain, explore the summit on PeakAtlas3D’s interactive 3D topographic map in the Catskills, New York, USA.
Closest places
- Lexington — New York via Spruceton Rd / Diamond Notch approaches
Notable trails & routes
- Devil’s Path (West Kill)
- Diamond Notch Trail connectors