Platte Clove Falls (D. Felicetta)

Join CMC for this steady-paced, mellow-as-we-go hike. We’ll pause for views and historical points of interest. The hike begins at Platte Clove Road and includes stops at the 65-foot Plattekill Falls, Codfish Point, and bluestone quarries. This six-mile outing is rated as moderate-to-difficult and is expected to take five-to-six hours. Led by Deanna Felicetta, this is the first in a series of hikes in honor and memory of Laura Smith who passed in March of 2022. Watch for upcoming hikes in this series that will tackle the entire Devil’s Path.

Participants should bring lunch/ snacks, water/ beverage, as well as clothes and gear for the weather and trail conditions, e.g. proper clothing, micro-spikes if needed, sunscreen, and insect repellent. This hike is limited to 12 people and pre-registration is required by March 26. To register, contact Deanna Felicetta at felicetta.deanna@gmail.com or (845) 216-2021. Poor weather conditions will cancel the event. You can contact Deanna the evening before the hike between 4:00 and 9:00 PM. Dogs are permitted on this hike with the permission of hike leader Deanna.

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 that is scheduled to open on April 15. GPS Coordinates: 42.13329, -74.08181 (address is at top-left of this post).