This is a moderate-difficult bushwhack and trail hike to the 3652' summit. We will visit spectacular views and take challenging scrambles. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. This hike is six miles and is expected to take five-to-six hours. Hikers need to bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy winter boots, proper winter/ layered clothing, snowshoes, microspikes, a headlamp; and hiking poles.
The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by March 14. 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 of 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.
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 east in Tannersville, bear left onto 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.
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.
Note: Platte Clove Road east of the trailhead is a seasonal road and is CLOSED in winter. 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 4 days before the hike.
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Bring:
• Headlamps with extra batteries
• Poles with snow baskets
• Warm, water resistant boots
• Gaiters
• Traction aides
• Snowshoes
• Extra mittens, liners, caps
• Survival gear/supplies (puffy, bivy, fire starting materials, extra food/water)
• Snow shovel, ice scraper, tow rope in car
• Change of boots/clothes in car
• Sleeping bag/blanket in car
Also from Marv:
• I can provide loaner gear. Tell me what you need.
• Set up Google offline mapping so you can head home without cell service.
• Well behaved dogs are generally welcome, with my permission. Please request my permission before bringing a dog. My standards for what constitutes a "well behaved" dog are pretty high. Please tell me if you're uncomfortable hiking with dogs.