HikerLong Path Section 24: North Lake CG to Batavia Kill
Escarpment walking links the North Lake area with Blackhead and Batavia Kill. North Point and Dutcher Notch are landmarks on a route that includes serious climbing and a steep descent.
Make this outing your own
Escarpment views can make a stage feel like a series of destinations. Keep the complete profile in mind, including the climbing and descent beyond the last viewpoint you have pictured. A written endpoint and transport plan helps turn those stops into a coherent day rather than an accumulating delay.
The published mileage is one way. Arrange the return journey or choose an accurately mapped partial out-and-back before departure.
Before you head out
Arrange transport between the two ends before you start. Save the official section map and any current detours, set a turnaround time, and check weather and daylight for the whole route. A section can take several outings: mark it complete only after covering its full required route.
Keep these essentials in your plan
- Save the official map and directions while you have reception.
- Tell someone your route and expected return, and set a turnaround time.
- Pack water, food, layers and a headlamp for the full outing.
- Check current closures, permits, weather and parking with the land manager.
Read the landscape
Use the historic-map viewer to compare an area where coverage is available. Look for changes in road alignments, settlement symbols and rail corridors; record observations from public trails. A map symbol alone does not identify a surviving structure or a public right of way.
After the hike
Choose a town stop near your finish or return drive, rather than adding an uncertain trail detour. Dry shoes, water and a meal can turn a demanding section into a comfortable day out.
Town, food & history planning sources
- Great Northern Catskills · town and trip planning ↗
- Ulster County · towns, food and places to visit ↗
- Sullivan Catskills · places to eat ↗
These are regional planning resources, not verified nearby or currently open businesses. Check the actual drive and opening hours.
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