10 Mile Hike Escarpment Hike 2 This section of the escarpment trial does not have the magnificent views that other sections of the trail have. Aside from being 10 miles long, it does not have much to recommend hiking. Shorter hikes to Kaaterskill Peak and Huckleberry Point are recommended. It begins at Overlook Mountain, just north of Woodstock, and continues to Route 23 in Windham with major breaks at Plattekill Clove and Kaaterskill Clove. The trail follows the edge of the escarpment and offers many magnificent views of the Hudson Valley.
Water is scarce, so bring plenty.
Trailhead Parking Parking lot on Platte Clove, east of the bridge which is east of the trail head. From Platte Clove Road, go north on the snowmobile trail. This trail is part of the Long Path, and is marked with blue DEC trail markers and DEC snowmobile markers. 0.7 Junction, dirt road Follow the Blue-marked Long Path trail to the right. 1.0 Junction, old woods road Follow the Blue-marked Long Path trail to the right, northwards.