View from Twin Mountain (Siu S. Yuen)
Join Siu S. Yuen and friends for this eight-mile challenging and strenuous hike to Indian Head Mountain (3,573 ft.) and Twin Mountain (3,650 ft.). We'll take the Devil's Path from the first junction at 0.25, hiking Indian Head and then over to Twin as an out-and-back from Jimmy Dolan Notch. There are beautiful views from east Twin, in which the view from this rock ledge is one of the better views and hard to match anywhere in the Catskills. We'll continue for 0.7 miles to the west peak of Twin where we'll break for lunch/snacks. Rated as difficult, this hike includes beautiful views, rock scrambles, and is expected to take eight hours. We’ll meet at the Prediger Road Trailhead at 8:30am.
Hikers need to bring lunch/ snacks, water (at least two liters)/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, proper clothing and raingear, and most importantly, sturdy hiking boots. This event is limited to ten people, and registration is required. To register, contact Siu S. Yuen at ssyuen@msn.com by June 26. Note, dogs are not permitted on this hike.
GPS Coordinates and Google Maps Link for Prediger Road Trailhead:
42.134070, -74.104068
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vsDUUXPToJNxhDN26
Driving Directions:
To reach the trailhead from State Route 23A east in Tannersville, bear left on South Main St., stay left on Spruce (becomes Platte Clove Rd.) and at 1.5 miles stay left on Platte Clove Road and continue another 4.2 miles. Turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.
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 4.3 miles and turn right on Prediger Road, following the signs for forest preserve parking near the end of the road.
Prediger Road can also be reached from West Saugerties by taking Platte Clove Road west. After the last set of mailboxes, the road rises sharply, and Prediger Road is on the left in about 2.7 miles.