New York
Hiking Trails:
Pine Meadow Brook Trail: Red blaze
Stony Brook Trail: Yellow blaze
Connector Trail: Unblazed
Total Time: 1:15 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.2 miles
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Level of Recommendation: Recommended for short hike along brook
Points of Interest: Pine Meadow Brook
Pros: Brook scenery
Cons: Very busy area with lots of people; busiest trail in Harriman
Google Map of Parking:
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This is a part of the park I had done many times. It was short enough to preserve my knee, but long and scenic enough to make me feel like I did a real hike despite my knee problem. Since I was alone this was a good trail choice, being the busiest area in Harriman. I parked at the Reeve's Meadow Parking area off 7 Lakes Drive, and took the Pine Meadow Trail to the Stony Brook Trail along the brook. At the bridge crossing I took the unofficial connector trail that goes up to the Pine Meadow Trail. I noticed that this trail was recently refurbished and actually met a trail conference volunteer putting new steps on this unofficial trail. I found that interesting being that this trail isn't even officially marked or on my maps. At the Pine Meadow Trail I went back and took this way back to the car.
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| Map of the Route. Harriman/Bear Mountain Trails, Southern Map |
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| Pine Meadow Trail Crossing the Reeve's Brook Inlet |
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| Pine Meadow Trail Along the Brook |
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| Gas Line Crossing |
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| Natural Spring. There are Several of These Along the Hike |
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| Trail Volunteer Fixing Up the Unmarked Connector Trail |
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