Indian Head & Palenville Overlook

Difficulty: MODERATE

Distance: 3.3 miles/1400 ft gain

Time: 4 hours walk-time

[MODERATE] An unforgivingly steep herd path leads to twin rock outcrops with spectacular views into Kaaterskill Clove and over the Hudson Valley. A steady ascent up rocky, unpaved Harding Road accesses this herd path, which ultimately leads to a Class 3 scramble, with hints of Class 4 (see Yosemite Decimal System for more). The footpath from Indian Head to Palenville is flat, followed by a steady descent on another unpaved woods road.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the execution of this event may be altered to preserve the health and safety of all involved. As new information is made available we my choose to change the time, location, route, capacity, social distancing guidelines, required PPE, etc. Any alterations will be communicated to registrants via email and social media. Our waiver has been updated to include language acknowledging the possible…