Sterling Forest State Park
Orange Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Indian Hill Trail: Yellow blaze
Furnace Loop Trail: Red blaze
Warbler Trail: Green blaze
Total Time: 1:25 minutes
Estimated Distance: 2.5 Mile
Pros: Nice view, scenic waterfalls, and historical furnace
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly Difficult
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6F4j3uPgxkEGF1qx8
I was up in the Monroe area and chose this short hike with a good view and nice waterfalls. I parked at the end of the dirt road where the Indian Hill trailhead parking is, and took the southern portion of the Indian Hill Trail south towards the view. After the view I took the steep descent down along the Furnace Loop Trail, crossing the brook on the bridge. The brook was raging from all the recent rains, and enjoyed the cascades with the extra water volume.
I then crossed back and continued along the Furnace Loop Trail, passing the old furnace to the right. I then climbed up and reached the Warbler Trail, which I took alongside a scenic pond. I took this trail to the Furnace Loop Trail which I took back to my car.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Trailhead Information Kiosk, with Warning About Hunting |
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| Start of the Indian Hill Trailhead |
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| Indian Hill Trail |
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| Approaching the Summit |
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| Indian Hill View |
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| Furnace Loop Trail Marker |
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| Cascades Under the Bridge |
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| Waterfalls at Southfields Furnace |
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| Southfields Furnace |
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| Pond on the Warbler Trail |
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| Warbler and Furnace Creek Trail Intersection |
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