This is hike #27 ("Huckleberry Point") from the book
Catskill Day Hikes For All Seasons (November 2002), followed by a visit to Devil's Kitchen. (Click on the thumbnail to bring up a bigger image in a pop-up window)
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Steady ascent up the Long Path |
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Peak foliage |
It's also a snowmobile trail |
Best foliage on this trail |
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Tributary of Platteville Creek |
Creek crossing |
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Foliage on Huckleberry Point trail |
Tree hugging (photo by Laura) |
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Approach to Huckleberry Point |
At Huckleberry Point |
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Dan at Huckleberry Point (photo by Laura) |
Indian Head and Twin Mountains |
Plattekill Mountain |
Fire tower and radio aerial on Overlook Mountain |
View towards the Hudson River |
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Platte Clove 1000 feet below |
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Indian Head and Twin Mountains |
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Superb colors |
Chimpunk bathed in yellow |
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Remains of old homesteads |
Open hips! |
Falls at Devils Kitchen |
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Straight drop |
Stone bridge at Devil's Kitchen |
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Gorilla in the mist (photo by Laura) |
Gorge of Devil's Kitchen |
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