The hike to Huckleberry Point leads to one of the best views in the Catskills, looking up Platte Clove and out to the Hudson River. Join Catskill 3500 Club hike leader Keith Keator on a little used route to this special spot.
Event Duration: 5 miles, 4 hours
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Leader(s): Keith Keator, Sponsored by Catskill 3500 Club
Bring: lunch, something to drink, and a camera!
Registration required by October 7. Use registration form below to register.
Group size is limited to 12 so register early.
Fee: No
Dogs allowed: Yes, leashed only. Notify leader, please.
Questions about this event can be directed to: Keith at kvkeator@yahoo.com or (518) 589-9890
Driving Directions:
From west: Rt. 23a turn onto Bloomer Rd./or also South Main St. about 1 mi.to County Rt. 16 (Platte Clove Rd.), then about 5 mi. to trailhead parking on left before stone bridge at Devil’s Kitchen at top of the clove
From east: Rt. 212 in Centerville (about 1.5mi. west of NYS Thruway (I-87) Exit 20 in Saugerties), turn onto Blue Mountain Rd. for 1.5 mi., then slight left thru West Saugerties for about 5 mi. up Platte Clove Rd. to top (Devil’s Kitchen), trailhead parking on right. Use caution on this steep, winding route.