Plattekill Creek
| Plattekill Creek | |
|---|---|
Map of Esopus Creek watershed, showing Plattekill Creek | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Catskill Mountains |
| Counties | Ulster, Greene |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | South slopes of Kaaterskill High Peak |
| • coordinates | 42°09′13″N 74°04′37″W / 42.1537003°N 74.0770825°W |
| Mouth | Esopus Creek |
• coordinates | 42°01′17″N 73°59′16″W / 42.0214805°N 73.9879150°W |
• elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Length | 16.7 mi (26.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Waterfalls | Old Mill Falls, Plattekill Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Gray Rock Falls, Schalks Falls |
Plattekill Creek is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km) tributary of Esopus Creek in the Catskill Mountains in the U.S. state of New York. From its source on the southern slopes of Kaaterskill High Peak, it flows across Ulster and Greene counties to the Esopus at Mount Marion. The name is a Dutch word meaning "flat brook".
Plattekill Creek passes through the Platte Clove Preserve, which is a 208-acre nature preserve, that includes Plattekill Falls along with other waterfalls and also trails. The preserve is located in Platte Clove in the town of Hunter.