Tag: Harriman State Park
Harriman State Park - Harriman Outdoor Center, Limekiln Mountain, Panther Mountain
August 13, 2022
9.1 Mi • 1,877 Ft Gain • 29 Photos
My first 3-day weekend trip to the Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center was amazing! Our 16-person cabin was clean and modern. The meals were delicious and plentiful. A handful of us went on a Saturday hike through an eastern area of the park, including stops at a couple lookout spots and a bear sighting. The rest of the weekend, we played games around the campfire and went swimming, canoeing, and kayaking in Breakneck Pond. It was truly an enjoyable weekend in nature.
Read MoreHarriman State Park - Harriman Outdoor Center, Breakneck Pond, Pine Meadow Lake
July 10, 2021
8.8 Mi • 1,024 Ft Gain • 78 Photos • 3 Videos
I met up with group of six friends who rented a weekend cabin at the Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center. I was impressed with how modern and clean the cabin was, with two bedrooms, six beds, and electricity for lights, a microwave, and a refrigerator. We started the day with an almost 9-mile hike from Breakneck Pond to Pine Meadow Lake and back. Then we grabbed dinner in the dining hall before heading out to kayak and canoe across Breakneck Pond. We finished the night sitting around the campfire, chatting and playing games.
Read MoreHarriman State Park - Turkey Hill, Stockbridge Mountain, Black Mountain, AT, Long Path
June 6, 2021
13.5 Mi • 2,339 Ft Gain • 179 Photos • 5 Videos
I came out of this hike completely soaked in sweat. This is the first time I really pushed through the heat for such a long distance. I was initially worried if I brought enough water, but I monitored my intake and sipped at a consistent pace throughout the day. I knew going in this would be more of a forest hike than a view hike and I was okay with that. Due to the intense sun, I didn't want to spend too much time on mountain tops and I was happy to stay in the shade as much as possible. Even without the views, it was an awesome hike! I enjoyed exploring a new section of Harriman.
Read MoreHarriman State Park - Lake Skenonto, Tom Jones Mountain, Black Rock Mountain
May 1, 2021
13.7 Mi • 2,536 Ft Gain • 349 Photos • 16 Videos
Harriman is abundant with water sources, as I encountered over a dozen streams on this hike alone. Lake Skenonto provided a great backdrop to enjoy during lunch. The small rock scramble up to Tom Jones Mountain was well worth the
views of the Hudson Valley once up there. Campers were abundant, as well as at least one black snake I encountered on my way up Black Rock mountain. The view of Lake Stahahe from the top of Car Pond mountain was a bit obstructed, but allowed me to find another shelter.
My longest hike to date did not disappoint.
Read MoreHarriman State Park - South Hill, Ramapo Torne, Russian Bear, Racoon Brook Hills
March 13, 2021
9.1 Mi • 1,673 Ft Gain • 182 Photos • 10 Videos
After a 2 week hiatus, I jumped back in with a killer hike that left me sore and also rejuvenated! I was really impressed with the variety of terrain on this hike. A good amount of climbs and descents with plenty of flat areas in between, hilltop views, rock formations,
varying flora, and an abundance of streams. I stopped several times to take videos of the sound of the streams, having such a soothing and calming effect, especially hiking along Stony Brook at the end of the day. I would gladly do this hike again any day!
Read MoreHarriman State Park - Pine Meadow Trail, Third Reservoir, Breakneck Pond, Lake Wanoksink
October 10, 2020
12.1 Mi • 2,044 Ft Gain • 183 Photos • 1 Video
Wow, what a gorgeous day for a hike! The weather was a little warmer than normal, peaking in the high 70's in the afternoon.
Harriman State Park is huge and it would take weeks to explore it all, so I chose an eastern part of the park that looked promising on the maps and would take me past three bodies of water.
Every time I hike in Harriman State Park, I appreciate it more! There's so much to see and do here that I can't wait until the season opens next year so I can take advantage of some of the camping and swimming options.
Read MoreHarriman State Park - Elk Pen, Island Pond, Lemon Squeezer, Bald Rocks, Appalachian Trail
October 3, 2020
11.1 Mi • 1,909 Ft Gain • 178 Photos • 2 Videos
I'm falling in love with fall hikes! The changing of the leaves and the cooler weather make for a great hiking environment. From logging a few more miles Appalachian Trail, visiting Island Pond, the Lemon Squeezer, the mine areas, the Bald Rocks, and more, this was a fantastic hike! Aside from a few moderate ascends and descents, but most of my path was pretty easy and flat. It was also my longest hike so far, at 11 miles. I really enjoyed Harriman State Park, and with over 200 miles of trails to explore, I can see myself coming back.
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