Near Huckleberry Point Trail
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Near Huckleberry Point Trail
The view from Huckleberry Point.
Near Huckleberry Point Trail
Another glimpse from Huckleberry Point.
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Huckleberry Point Trail

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This trail offers some memorable views of the Hudson Valley, Indian Head, Plattekill, and Twin Mountains.
1.3
mi
Distance
243
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Platte Clove Road is closed in the winter (Nov-Apr).

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.29mi
Distance
243ft
Elevation Gain
421ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,500ft
High Point
2,222ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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.

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Contributors
Miroslaw Wierzbicki