Devil’s Path (Catskills)

I think if I went on a less oppressively humid day it wouldn’t have been too bad. It’s definitely challenging, particularly on the east section with bigger elevation changes between peaks than the Pres and GRT, burly there are gentle stretches as well.
The scenery on the DP is not as stunning as the Presi or GRT but it’s a pretty forest with enough vistas to keep it from being too dull. The tstorms kept it interesting too. There was also a little bit of a push coming with finishing the NE115.

Hiking Slide the day prior was my first time in the Catskills as well. It reminds me a lot of the Alleghenies in PA since both the Catskills and Alleghenies are dissected plateaus. I think hiking the Catskills is like a cross between the ADK and Alleghenies. More elevation and vegetation like the Adirondacks but still plateau like which makes sense since they lie between the Alleghenies and Adirondacks.
The DP is definitely not as photogenic as the Presi or GRT but definitely worth checking out if you are up to task. You can also skip Hunter which is a side trip, do as a multi day, or break it into sections with numerous side trails making shorter loops.