Plattekill
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7 Amazing Scenic Catskills Views You Don’t Know
The best scenic Catskills views? Often, they’re not the ones you'll find in any guidebook.
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6 Kid-Friendly Hikes in the Catskills
These easy kid-friendly Catskills hikes have so much to offer your family.
![marmot brand tent in woods](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Echo-Lake-517-460x300.jpg)
Backcountry Campout in the Catskills — First Experience
Having never camped out before, and certainly never in the backcountry, I researched for weeks, pulled the necessary kit together, and finally screwed up enough courage to solo camp overnight in the wilderness.
![Echo Lake and Overlook Mountain from Plattekill Mountain](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_1576-460x300.jpg)
Hike from Platte Clove to Plattekill to Echo Lake
This hike is mostly very easy, with about 75% on well-marked trail. However, the bushwhack to the scenic lookout on the south side of Plattekill is extremely difficult, and presents some dangers.