Visit these two famous points with hike leader Marv Freedman. There are great views, fun scrambles, and we will visit two plane-crash sites. This is an eight-mile hike with 2160' of elevation gain. Rated as moderate-to-difficult, the outing is expected to take about 6.5 hours. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. Participants need to bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy boots, proper layered clothing, rain gear, a headlamp, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hiking poles (optional).

The event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by April 22. 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 at 8am.

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 and into April. Opening date uncertain.  

GPS Coordinates to meeting location/ Huck Pt. Trailhead: 42.133757, -74.081972

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNEhmLQ7duxARfBA6

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.

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.