Sunday, January 12, 2025

Silvermine Lake and Ski Area

Harriman State Park
Orange Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Silvermine Lake Road: Unblazed
Menomine Trail: Unblazed

Total Time: 1:45 hours
Estimated Distance: 3.1 Mile

Pros: Nice, peaceful area
Cons: Brook hard to cross in icy conditions
Hike Type: Out and back / Lollipop loop
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Partner:
Yehudah Koblick

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjyddUvZ1BhufgiS6

Map of the Route

Frozen Silvermine Lake




Frozen Stream at the Lake Outlet



Stone Ruin Near the Silvermine Dam

Silvermine Lake


Menomine Trail Marker








At the Top of the Mountain


Old Ski Lift Ruins



Descending the Ski Hill

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Dater Mountain To Harriman

Dater Mountain County Park /
Harriman State Park
Rockland Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Orange Trail: Orange blaze
Kakiat Trail: White blaze
White Bar Trail: White blaze

Total Time: 1:35 hours
Estimated Distance: 2.8 Mile

Pros: Quiet, peaceful area
Cons: None
Hike Type: Two car hike
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Partner:
Yehudah Koblick

Google Maps of Parking:
Car A: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7iGz1bwgvdWFUQs5
Car B: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dNZQPgHik9KqPRg7

Map of the Route

Date Mountain Park Trail Map

Dater Mountain View







Frozen Pond on Dater Mountain



Strange Sign along the Kakiat Trail. I did not see the Sasquatch. 

White Bar Trail

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Little Tor New Years Day Hike

High Tor State Park
Rockland Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Long Path: Green blaze
Little Tor Trail: White blaze

Total Time: 1:05 hours
Estimated Distance: 2.5 Mile

Pros: Nice views
Cons: Urban area below mountain
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVJUmjcxP2DoY7vu8


Map of the Route

Long Path

View of Haverstraw from Little Tor





Little Tor Summit



View from Little Tor Summit







View of New City and the Manhattan Skyline