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Summary: The weather is finally getting cool again. Had temps in the 40,s in AM and low 70,s by end of hike. The hike starts out on the Wildcat Mt trail. It takes you up and over Wildcat Mt were there are limited views. Then you cross the Mombasha creek and take the Furnace Loop. This will take you to the old Iron Furnace. It was used in the 1800,s back when the area was well know for its Iron industries. Eventually the Furnace Loop takes you to the Indian Hill trail. Once on the Indian Hill trail you traverse Indian Hill and a ridge were you get great views of Harriman and the Ramapos. Then the Indian Hill trail descends into a valley that was once farmland. Today the only thing left is stone walls and foundations. Once out of the valley the trail climbs back up on a Western knoll of Indian Hill were you get more views. The Indian Hill Trail then rejoins the Furnace Loop. Get back onto the Furnace loop and then back on the Wildcat Tr. to parking. Trailhead: From Town of Warwick take 17A East. Go through town of Greenwood Lake and Sterling Forest. At intersection of 17A and 17 there is a parking lot at corner. This is trail head. (Lat:41.22921 Lon:-74.18471) Trail Guides for Wildcat Mt Loop, Streling SF, NY: Sterling Forest Trails by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sterling SF: 845-351-5910 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 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, Orange County Hiking, Orange County Trails, Orange County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
