Huckleberry Point, Catskills
Posted by: 
briansnat
N 42° 08.076 W 074° 05.229
18T E 575440 N 4665124
A 4.5 mile round trip hike over moderate terrain to a scenic overlook.
Waymark Code: WM349X
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2008
Views: 59
This hike is a rarity in the Catskills. A hike to a beautiful overlook that doesn't involve a vigorous, 3-4 hour climb.
The blue blazed trail (Part of the Long Path) starts at the parking area on Platte Clove Road just east of The Bruderhoff.
The hike begins as a gentle climb up a heavily eroded woods road. After about 3/4 mile it reaches a junction with the yellow blazed Huckleberry Point trail. Turn right here. The trail is more pleasant here, as it's now a narrow path through the forest. It crosses a stream, then climbs a bit before descending towards Huckleberry Point. Here you will find outstanding views of the Hudson Valley to the east and Indian Head, Plattekill and Twin Mtns to the south. It's a great place to stop for lunch. Be sure to bring binoculars.