This is a moderate-difficult bushwhack and trail hike to Kaaterskill (3652') from Byrne Road via Hurricane Ledge. We will visit spectacular views, two plane crash sites, and take challenging scrambles. The hiking pace will be moderate (about 1-1/2 mph moving speed) with short breaks. This hike is six miles and is expected to take five hours. Hikers should bring water/ sports drink, lunch/ snacks, sturdy water-resistant boots, proper winter/ layered clothing, snowshoes, microspikes, a headlamp (we expect to be done well before dark, but just in case); gaiters and hiking poles are recommended.
The event is limited to 12 registrants and registration is required before February 27. To register, contact event leader Marv Freedman at marvfreedman@gmail.com Dogs are permitted only with the permission of the event leader. We will meet at Huckleberry Point parking area off of Platte Clove Road. This is where our hike will end. We'll leave most cars here and will caravan to Byrne Road to start our hike.
GPS Coordinates to meeting location/ Huck Pt. Trailhead: 42.133757, -74.081972
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNEhmLQ7duxARfBA6
Driving Directions: To reach the trailhead from 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 and the trailhead/ parking area is on the left. (Go slow in Platte Clove. Do not miss turn!!)
From Route 23A west, take a right on Bloomer Road (.6 miles after the 23A/ 214 jnctn). Just after a mile stay to the right at the yield signs and onto Platte Clove Road (Co. Hwy. 16). Continue to the point that is 6.3 miles and you will see the Long Path parking area (meeting place) on your left.
Note: Platte Clove Road, east of the trailhead is a seasonal road and is CLOSED.
Additional Information: Meeting place and time, route details, and required gear are subject to change based on weather forecast, trail conditions, etc. Updated information will be provided via email, usually about 4 days before the hike.