Tallman Mountain Spring Rain

Tallman Mountain State Park
Rockland Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Orange Trail: Orange blaze
Long Path: Green blaze

Total Time: 0:50 hour
Estimated Distance: 1.8 Miles

Pros: Nice river views
Cons: Not a remote area
Hike Type: Figure Eight Loop
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QXBZn8unDRPA39m56

It was raining all day, and the rain lightened up in the afternoon so I took the opportunity to get out for a short hike. I parked in the main parking area and took the Orange Trail to the Long Path, which I took north to the overlook over the pool, and then continued up to the Sawmill Picnic Area. I then looped around on the road and took the Long Path down and then took the unmarked trail parallel to the road back to my car.

Map of the Route

Orange Trail

Weird Tree on the Orange Trail

Brook Along the Orange Trail

Long Path Greenery

Long Path Stairs

Piermont Pier, Marsh, and Hudson River

Trail Maintenance

View Facing North of Piermont, The Tappan Zee Bridge, and Hook Mnt.

Strange Tower 

Osio Rock and Torne Mountain Spring Hike

Otter Hole Area
Norvin Green State Forest
Passaic Co.
New Jersey

Hiking Trails:
Torne Trail: Red blaze
Hewitt-Butler Trail: Blue blaze

Total Time: 1:25 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.3 Miles

Pros: Great views, good climb
Cons: None
Hike Type: Figure Eight Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bfkb6YT3iwQMw54bA

This was a cold spring day, and my first hike in the area with everything turning green and in bloom. I parked at Otterhole Road at the county line right where it turns in Glenwild Ave, and took the Torne Trail up and through the valley. I then took the Hewitt-Butler Trail up to Osio Rock, which affords a great view past the rock.

I then turned around from Osio Rock and took the Hewitt-Butler Trail back down to the valley, and then took it up to Torne Mountain, going through the steep scramble up to the view. I then took the trail back down the mountain and then to my car.

Map of the Route

Pond at the Beginning of the Hike

Start of the Hike

Torne Trail / Hewitt-Butler Trail Intersection

Osio Rock

View from Behind Osio Rock

Manhattan Skyline

Osio Rock Crevice

Steep and Rocky Route up Torne Mountain