Looking for a difficult trail to hike in New York.?

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So, im an 18 year old male in really good shape looking to hike a pretty difficult trail somewhere in NY. Ill be going along with a friend sometime in the next two weeks. We are both leaving for Marine boot camp in 2 months so were doing everything we can to get in the best shape of our lives and have some fun doing it.

I was planning on hiking somewhere in the Adirondack's but I heard from someone you have to be 21 in order to do those trails alone. Is that right? Also I was looking at Mount Marcy - how hard is it to hike that mountain in mid april, I would guess its pretty cold up there.

Anyone have any recommendations on where we can go? We were planning on camping out overnight so a long and difficult hike is pretty much what were looking for. We live on Long Island but I don't mind a long drive.

Thanks for the help.
 
Hunter Mountain Trail, in the Catskill Mountains
Devil's Path (Red Trail Markers)
This trail because of the rugged country which it traverses, is known as the "Devil's Path." The easterly section over the ridge of Indian Head, Twin, and Sugarloaf mountains was first opened in 1930. The westerly continuation over Plateau and Hunter Mountains was opened in 1935. The trail follows the height of land on the range for almost its entire length and beautiful vistas of the Catskill region are enjoyed from numerous points along the way.

4.2 miles of this very popular trail traverses the unit. This hike is considered strenuous, rising approximately 1500 feet within two miles. Views along the trail are spectacular, and include the Spruceton Valley, Plateau Mountain, and south to Ulster County. A seasonal spring and the Devils Acre leanto are located near the summit of Hunter Mountain at the trail junction of the Devil's Path and the yellow-marked Hunter Mountain Trail.
 
Come to Whindham its like an hour away from albany but its the most beautiful town i have ever seen and it has a lot of hiking trails and more.
 
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