This is a moderate-difficult bushwhack and trail hike to Kaaterskill (3652') and Huckleberry Point. This one-way, eight-mile hike includes 1600’ in elevation gain. We will visit spectacular views, two plane crash sites, and take challenging scrambles. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. We expect the hike to take about seven or eight hours. Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy boots, insect repellent, sunglasses, proper clothing/ rain gear a headlamp (just in case), and hiking poles are recommended.
The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by May 24. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Please include your cell number in your registration request. Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader. We will meet at Huckleberry Point parking area off Platte Clove Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to Byrne Road to start our hike.
Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about four days before the hike.
Map Links and Directions
GPS Coordinates to meeting location/ Huck Pt. Trailhead: 42.133757, -74.081972
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNEhmLQ7duxARfBA6
Driving Directions: To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A in Tannersville, take South Main, stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 5.2 miles and the trailhead/ parking area is on the left. (Go slow in Platte Clove. Do not miss turn!!)
From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue to the point that is 6.3 miles and you will see the Long Path parking area (meeting place) on your left.
Alternatively, Platte Clove Road, a seasonal road, leads to the Huckleberry Point Trailhead from the hamlet of West Saugerties.