Enjoy this long hike which includes views from Codfish Point, a side trip to Echo Lake and the 360-degree panorama from the Overlook Mountain Fire Tower. Beginning and ending in Platte Clove, this outing will last about nine hours and is rated as difficult.

Participants need to bring lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, warm layers, rain/ snow gear, gaiters, microspikes, snowshoes and headlamp (just in case), and hiking poles are recommended. Participants also need to wear orange clothing. This event is limited to 12 people and registration is required by November 21. To register, contact Al Purdy at Albertpurdy1@aol.com or (845) 514-0919. Dogs are not permitted on this hike. Be prepared for winter road conditions. (Note: Platte Clove Road east of the trailhead is a seasonal road that closes in mid-November.)

Directions:

To reach the trailhead from the east, take State Route 23A to Tannersville, turn left on 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.

GPS Coordinates: 42.13390, -74.08188

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/asfRqGzePPs4i7g78