Plattekill Falls

DEC lot on Platte Clove Road (shared with Huckleberry Point), walk east on the road to the Platte Clove Preserve kiosk, then the trail down to the base of Plattekill Falls

Catskill Mountaineer gives 1/4 mile from Platte Clove Road by the Little Red House. Camp Catskill gives about 2/3 mile round trip from the DEC lot.

Short, steep trail with about 105 feet of descent. Do not leave the trail: many people have fallen off the edge into Hell's Hole below the falls. Do not try to reach the top of the falls.

Where to start

DEC lot on a short dirt spur off the north side of Platte Clove Road, about 5 miles from Tannersville. Roadside parking at the Preserve is small and the Town of Hunter strictly enforces No Parking along most of that stretch.

Timing & water

Camp Catskill lists the Preserve as open dawn to dusk. The steep eastern section of Platte Clove Road closes from about November 15 to April 15; reach the lot from Tannersville.

Before you go

Camp Catskill lists a suggested day-use donation of $5 per person, paid at the kiosk. No swimming, climbing, camping, fires or hunting on the Preserve. Dogs must be leashed.