Want to start the year off with a beautiful and challenging hike? Join us for a first-day hike to Huckleberry Point from Platte Clove Rd.

This hike will have a variety of terrains including a rocky service road, a traditional rock and root trail, a river crossing, and some light rock scrambling. The hike is moderate-difficult based on an individual’s abilities. The distance from the parking area to the viewpoint will be about 2.5 miles, with a 5-mile total round trip. 

Trail conditions may range from muddy to icy & snowy. All attendees should expect to carry microspikes or trail crampons for the duration of the hike. Snowshoes may be required based on possible snowfall closer to the day of the hike. In the event of inclement weather on the day of, this hike will be canceled with no rescheduling planned.

For any who are concerned about the seasonal closure of Platte Clove Rd, the section that is closed will be to the east, leading up the ridge from West Saugerties. To avoid this closure, plan to approach the area by traveling through Elka Park, located northwest of the Trailhead.

If you are interested in signing up for this hike or would like additional information, please reach out to David via email at dhans@catskillcenter.org. You may also call the Catskills Visitor Center at 845-688-3369 for more information. The deadline for signing up will be by the end of the day on December 24th. If you sign up and find that you will no longer be able to attend, please reach out so others have a chance to attend.