Sunday, July 20, 2025

Anthonys Nose Southern Approach

Hudson Highlands State Park
Westchester Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Camp Smith Trail: Blue blaze

Total Time: 2:05 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.5 Miles

Pros: Great views, good climb
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and Back
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ip5nMrDArMbVpYpx8

Hiking Partner:
Rayzi Friedman

Map of the Route

Information Kiosk at the Trailhead

Leopard Frog in in Broccy Creek

Glacial Erratic on the Camp Smith Trail

First View on Anthony's Nose




Blueberries


Bear Mountain Bridge


Ascending to the Top of Anthony's Nose

Summit of Anthony's Nose


Trail to the Overlook

Bear Mountain Bridge from the View






Friday, July 11, 2025

Pine Swamp Mountain Short Hike

Harriman State Park
Orange Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Arden-Surebridge Trail: Red blaze
Total Time: 0:33 hour
Estimated Distance: 0.7 Miles

Pros: Good views, short and sweet
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and Back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zxQjmGr1dMe6ErABA

Map of the Route

Lake Skanatati




Trailhead Information Kiosk

Arden-Surebridge Trail

Rocks Ascending Pine Swamp Mountain

Pine Swamp Mountain View




Friday, July 4, 2025

West Mountain Short Loop

Harriman State Park
Orange Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Anthony Wayne Trail: White blaze
Fawn Trail: Red blaze
Appalachian Trail: White blaze
Timp-Torne Trail: Blue blaze

Total Time: 1:45 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.8 Miles

Pros: Good views, good climb
Cons: None
Hike Type: Lollipop Loop
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ZNTHSj2qDHViea67

Hiking Partner:
Yehudah Koblick

Map of the Route

Fawn Trail (Now Temporarily Concurrent with the Appalachian Trail)

Closed Timp Torne Trail at the Northern End of West Mountain

Large Rock Ascending West Mountain on the AT


Bear Mountain from West Mountain

View of the Hudson River




Trail Rerouting Map

Views Along the West Mountain Ridge











Optional Easy Bypass Through a Crevice on the Timp Torne Trail

Crevice on West Mountain


View from the Northern Part of West Mountain