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Huckleberry Point Trail

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  2. NY
  3. …Catskill Region
  4. …Catskill Forest Preserve
  5. Kaaterskill Wild Forest
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“This trail offers some memorable views of the Hudson Valley, Indian Head, Plattekill, and Twin Mountains. ”

Miroslaw Wierzbicki
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

2,476' 755 m

High

2,197' 670 m

Low

156' 48 m

Up

348' 106 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids can handle this trail's moderate grades, and will appreciate the views near its endpoint.

Platte Clove Road is closed in the winter (Nov-Apr).

Description

This trail branches off of the Long Path: Section 22. After about one mile, look on the right-hand side for the yellow-blazed Huckleberry Point Trail. Follow this narrow trail across rolling terrain for 1.4 miles to the viewpoint. Here you'll get great views of the Hudson Valley to the east and Indian Head, Plattekill, and Twin Mountains to the south.

Contacts

Local Club: New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Dec 10, 2024: Escarpment Trail Closure (Windham Blackhead Range Wilderness)

Nov 26, 2024: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA) Road and Trail Closures

Nov 26, 2024: Sterling Forest/Long Pond Ironworks State Parks Trail Closures

Land Manager: NY Dept of Environmental Conservation - Kaaterskill Wild Forest

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Miroslaw Wierzbicki
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in Kaaterskill Wild Forest

#465

in New York

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Feeling blessed and very happy in this beautiful place!
Feb 17, 2023 near Manorville, NY
The view from Huckleberry Point.
Jul 16, 2017 near Palenville, NY
Another glimpse from Huckleberry Point.
Jul 16, 2017 near Palenville, NY
overlook
Apr 11, 2019 near Manorville, NY
panorama from Huckleberry Point, visitors can see Indian Head Mt, Plattekill Mt, and the Hudson River.
Jul 16, 2017 near Palenville, NY

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