LARK IN THE PARK: PLATTE CLOVE HIKE

Platte Clove Hike

Join our Catskill Steward, Cris, for a hike to Platte Clove Preserve. An easy hike with an excellent view of the fall foliage along with a beautiful waterfall, and an educational conversation discussion of the historic area we will be hiking in.

Event Duration: 2 miles, 3 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Leader: Cris Ortiz

Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, proper clothing, rain gear, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and camera.

Registration required by 10/11.  This hike is limited to 12 people, so please register early. Use registration form below to register.

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.

Additional Information:  Super dog friendly — I’ll be bringing my pup, Churro.

Questions about this event can be directed to: Chris Ortiz at  Cortiz@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  the east on 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 — you can park on the right side of the road or at the DEC trailhead/ parking area on the left, just a little further on the road. (Go slow in Platte Clove. )

GPS coordinates: 42.13306, -74.08538 Please pre-download driving maps. Service is spotty.

when

Saturday, Octber 12, 2024

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Platte Clove Preserve

GPS coordinates: 42.13306, -74.08538

REGISTER HERE
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