On Hells Hole Creek, which joins the Platte Kill just downstream of Bridal Veil Falls. This is accessible from the stone bridge near the top of Platte Clove, just down from the Plattekill Falls access at the Platte Clove Preserve. Dunn reports that there are posted signs here, but they were not posted when I visited. Park at the pullout downhill from the bridge and follow a well worn trail. The trail leads to an exposed promontory with a stunning view of Bridal Veil Falls. On the way back up you will see a trail to the left that leads along the base of the cliff you descended. Follow this carefully and you will have access to Hell Hole Falls. This is much higher than what Dunn reports - probably a 40 foot plunge with many other cascades. It is as rugged as he describes.
There is also a nice cascade upstream of the bridge that is worth exploring:
Hells Hole - Platte Clove
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I love the depth in that first photo. That would make a great poster!
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Looks like an interesting snarly mess. Nice pics.
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Here's the small one below the bridge
or did you mean this one?
That is in the main clove, though, and I personally consider Hell's Hole to just be the side gully leading up to Devil's Kitchen.
or did you mean this one?
That is in the main clove, though, and I personally consider Hell's Hole to just be the side gully leading up to Devil's Kitchen.
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