Join our Catskill Steward, Rory, for a hike to Huckleberry Point. Huckleberry Point is a moderate 4.5 mile out and back hike that starts within Platte Clove. The point features breathtaking views of Plattekill Mountain & the Hudson Valley, along with multiple scenic biome changes rising up to the lookout. We’ll stop multiple times along the way to admire the water features, shifts in flora, and any interesting animals we come across. Following the hike, we’ll make a quick detour down to Devil’s Kitchen for a spectacular view of Bridal Veil falls and the Platte Clove valley.

Event Duration: 5 miles, 3 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Leader(s): Rory Nickele

Bring: Be sure to bring a snacks/ lunch, plenty of water/ drink, insect repellent, sunscreen, and proper clothing and shoes.

Registration is required by 10/12. Group size is limited to 12 so please register early.  To register, use the form below.

PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

Dogs allowed:   Yes, leashed only.

Questions about this event can be directed to: Rory Nickele at Rnickele@catskillcenter.org

Driving Directions: From the NYS Thruway Exit 20 (Saugerties) take State Route 212 west to Blue Mountain Road. Blue Mountain Road is 2 miles from the junction of Routes 212 and 32 and 2.3 miles from the junction of Route 212 and the northbound thruway exit. Turn right on Blue Mountain Road (Co. Hwy 35), go 1.4 miles, and turn left onto West Saugerties Road (Co. Hwy 33.) Take this road (it will steepen at 2.6 miles) 4.2 miles to the Long Path/ Huckleberry Brook Trailhead/ Parking Area (on your right).

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!!)

GPS coordinates: 42.1337677, -74.0820444