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Platte Clove Road, Catskills, New York
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Platte Clove Road

West Saugerties Road, CR 33 · West Saugerties → Tannersville

Sweeping9.5 mi20 min1,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,900 ftOne way
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The drive

Platte Clove Road climbs from West Saugerties up a steep clove beside the Plattekill's waterfalls to Tannersville. It has tight hairpins and narrow stretches.

Near the top is a historic stone arch bridge that carries one lane. The road is a seasonal highway, gated shut every winter. It is easier to drive uphill than down, which is the way this drive goes.

The drive takes about 20 minutes. It ends at Route 23A in Tannersville.

Along the way

  1. West Saugerties
  2. Tannersville (Highway 23A)
Elevation
1,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,900 ft
West SaugertiesTannersville
Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
West SaugertiesTannersville
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is gated shut from about mid-November to late April or May.
  • The stone arch bridge at the top is one lane. Box trucks, tractor trailers and buses are prohibited at all times.
  • The road is not suited to trailers or large RVs.
  • The road is steep and winding, with stretches only one lane wide.

Gated shut from about mid-November to late April or May. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Town of Saugerties: Platte Clove Road status.

Questions about this drive

How long is Platte Clove Road?

Platte Clove Road from West Saugerties to Tannersville is 9.5 miles and takes about 20 minutes.

Is Platte Clove Road open in winter?

No. Platte Clove Road is gated shut each winter, typically from early or mid-November until spring.

Can RVs drive Platte Clove Road?

No. Box trucks, tractor trailers and buses are prohibited, and the road is too steep and narrow for large RVs and trailers.

Is Platte Clove Road one lane?

Parts of it are. The stone arch bridge near the top is one lane.

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Map of Platte Clove Road, from West Saugerties to Tannersville