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Summary: This makes a great day hike, or a nice, short overnight backpack if you stay at the West Mtn shelter. Catch the trailhead in in parking lot. Trail becomes the white blazed Appalachain Trail (AT), continue south and begin steep climb. Near top, AT joins the blue blazed Timp-Torne Trl and follows ridgeline south, with outstanding views along the way. AT leaves to right, stay on Timp-Torne Trl. It soon passes a shelter with outstanding views of Hudson Valley and NYC in the distance. Trail then descends steeply to a valley. The Timp Torne Trl turns right, stay left on unblazed woods road. Road soon joins the 1777 trail, turn left onto it and pass through Doodletown. Shortly after pavement starts, turn left at intersection onto unpaved and unblazed woods road. Follow to yellow blazed SBM Trl and turn right on it. It soon joins the 1777W, turn left here and follow back to parking. Trailhead: Palisades Interstate Parkway to exit 19 (Just after Anthony Wayne Rec area). East on 7 Lakes/Perkins Memorial Dr. Parking is on right about 1/2 mile after exit. (Lat:41.30408 Lon:-74.0163) Trail Guides for Harriman State Park West Mountain: New York Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail con) Harriman Trails A Guide & History by William Myles (New York New Jersey Trail Conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Palisades Interstate Park Commission (845) 786-2701 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 43 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by tom polk on 2/24/2007 AT shelters are designated for thru-hikers NOT for day/ overnight hikers ! Also note that that overnight parking that you given in these directions is illegal , you may not get towed but you will be ticketed . Harriman state park does have two public campsites if you do wish to stay overnight in the park legally . Park info (845) 786-2701 . Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Rockland County Hiking, Rockland County Trails, Rockland County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
