AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sat 10/28/2023

Harriman State Park, NY on Sat 10/28/2023 

7 miles - AT, Lemon Squeezer, Island Pond loop. Some steep hills, ups and downs, and good scramble through and up the Squeezer.

Difficulty/Pace:  Moderate-Strenuous/Moderate

Hike Coordinator:  Amy

Location/Directions:

Harriman State Park, NY - Elk Pen parking, Arden Valley Rd

I-87 North, Exit 15A, Sloatsburg, Route 17: turn left at end of ramp. You will be on Route 17 North. Take this road to Seven Lakes Drive to Lake Tiorati ranger station circle. Do ¾ the way around the circle (or 3rd left) onto Arden Valley Road (there may be a “road closed” sign but if it’s not across the entire road OK to go around) Go 4.7 miles along a windy road to Elk Pen Parking Lot

From Palisades Interstate take Seven Lakes Drive to Lake Tiorati ranger station circle. Make first right onto Arden Valley Road 16 (there may be a “road closed” sign but if it’s not across the entire road OK to go around). Go 4.7 miles along a windy road to Elk Pen Parking Lot

NOTE: Arden Valley Road closes on or about Dec. 1st.