South Mountain County Park
Rockland Co.
New York
Hiking Trails:
Long Path: Green blaze
Total Time: 1:15 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.6 Miles
Pros: Quiet area along ridge
Cons: Urban view below
Hike Type: Reverse Lollipop Loop
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ySwkTpfsjdpTAW2h8
This was a called early-spring day, but it was very sunny. I needed a hike close by due to time constraints, and this was a good call. I parked at the trailhead on the top of Central Highway, and took the Long Path to the east along the ridge of South Mountain. I reached the view facing south with the Manhattan skyline, where there is a nice cactus grove. I then went a bit further and then turned around and took the Long Path back to the west. I then took the parallel road from the tower back to the road and trailhead.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Start of the Hike on the Trailhead |
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| New Map Plaque at the Beginning of the Hike |
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| View of the Hudson River from the Ridge |
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| Scramble in the Diabase |
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| View of the Haverstraw Area |
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| View Towards the South from South Mountain |
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| Manhattan Skyline from South Mountain |
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| Cactus Grove at the View |
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| Manhattan Skyline |
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| South Mountain View |
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| Rock at the End of the Hike |
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