Harriman State Park
Rockland Co, NY
Hiking Trails:
Triangle Trail: Yellow blaze
Tuxedo-Mt Ivy Trail: Red blaze
Total Time: 2:15
Estimated Distance: 4.1 miles
Pros: Scenic frozen lake, cave formation
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/se8n4ciEAgMM7KRr5
The lakes in Harriman had been frozen for over a month due to the extended cold weather. It was a bit warmer this weekend, and I enjoyed this hike over a frozen Lake Sebago. I parked at the Lake Sebago boat launch, and walked to the north part of the lake. There was a high concentration of ice fisherman in this area, and one of them caught a large largemouth bass right in front of me.
I then continued towards the abandoned Baker Camp, and discovered an ice cave in the rock formation while looking for a spot to use the bathroom. I then continued to the long arm of Lake Sebago, which I took to the Triangle Trail. I then went on the Triangle Trail to the Dutch Doctor shelter, which was busy with hikers, and then took the Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail back towards Lake Sebago. Upon reaching the lake I walked across the lake from it's southern terminus north back to my car at the boat launch.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Frozen Lake Sebago Icy Boat Launch |
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| Frozen Lake Sebago |
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| Ice Fishermen on Frozen Lake Sebago |
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| Largemouth Bass Caught in Ice Fishing |
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| Ice Cave on the West Side of Lake Sebago Near Baker Camp |
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| Frozen Lake Sebago |
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| Lake Sebago Approaching the Triangle Trail |
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| Triangle Trail with Green Mountain Laurel |
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| Edge of Lake Sebago from the Triangle Trail |
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| Approaching the Dutch Doctor Shelter |
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| Dutch Doctor Shelter |
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| Swamp Near Dutch Doctor |
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| Approaching the Southern Edge of Lake Sebago Near the Dam |
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| Lake Sebago Dam |
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| Frozen Lake Sebago, Walking Towards the Boat Launch |
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| Ice Safety Sign at the Boat Launch |
