Platte Clove  🗺️

Map: Shindagin Hollow State Forest Ortho

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

NY Aerial (2020) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2016-2020. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Indian Head Mountain...

The Indian Head loop hike climbs nearly 2,000 feet to the summit of Indian Head Mountain, with spectacular views.

With numerous ledges and overlooks as you head down the east side of Indian Head Mountain, this is a part of Devil's Path not to beat. I nice hike, but be prepared for a steep descent as you head down the mountain. Like most of the Catskills, for the best view, and easiest hike, head up the west side of the mountain from Jimmy Dolan Notch then come down the east side.

On the east side, along a small creek, there is an older but well used lean-to. Access is off of Platte Clove Road, look for the second to last signs for parking, before heading down into the gorge on this steep but beautiful road. It's a particularly nice hike in the autumn, especially on weekdays when there aren't the crowds on the mountain.

https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/indian-head-mt-and-twin-mt/
http://www.catskillmountaineer.com/IH-indianhead.html
https://www.nynjtc.org/hike/indian-head-mountain-loop

Download the PDF Map Pack with All Maps from Indian Head Mountain.

Map: Indian Head Mountain
Map: Platte Clove Road
Photo: Overlook Mountain House and Radio Tower
Photo: Creek at Devil's Clove Leanto
Photo: At 3500 Feet
Photo: Escarptment Trail at Devil's Path
Photo: Little Stone Bridge
Photo: Devil's Clove Lean-To
Photo: TriMount Peaks Through Foliage
Photo: Palenville Clove
Photo: Heading Up to Jimmy Dolan Notch
Photo: Devil's Clove Outhouse

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