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Stockbridge Mountain

      Stockbridge Mountain is an out and back hike to a nice view point and a nearby shelter.  There is also a cave rock formation at the back end of Stockbridge.  Start this hike from the Silvermine Lake picnic area.  Walk through the picnic area on the Menomine Trail (yellow markers).  At the […]

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Black Mountain

    Black Mountain and the Silvermine Lake loop are very popular in the summer due to the Silvermine Lake parking area has location for picnicing. You do have to pay here in the summer but parking is free in winter and early spring. After parking at Silvermine Lake, walk back out to Seven Lakes […]

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Island Pond Loop

    This hike incorporates several key features including Island Pond, the Lemon Squeezer and Island Pond Mountain. The hike starts from the Elk Pen Parking lot off of Arden Valley road.  While Arden Valley road is closed in winter, the section to reach the Elk Pen remains open year round.  Follow the Appalachian Trail […]

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Hogencamp Loop

    This loop hike encompasses the Hogencamp Mines and traverses over the top of Hogencamp Mountain.  Park at Lake Shannatati.  This lot fills up fast on weekends and nice days.  Parking on the road is permitted when the lot is full.  Start on the Long Path trailhead (turquois markers).  Follow the Long Path along […]

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Pine Swamp Loop

    This loop hike circles around Pine Swamp Mountain, Pine Swamp and the Pine Swamp mines.  Park at the Lake Shannatati parking area.  This parking lot fills up fast, especially on weekends.  People do park along the side of the road when the lot is full.  The trailhead is to the right of Lake […]

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Fingerboard Mountain

    This loop hike does not offer any vista views but some nice forest roads, picturesque open ridge and a very nice shelter, makes it a worth while hike.  The best time of year to hike this loop is fall, winter and early spring.  The Tiorati Lake parking area has a $6 fee from […]

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Halfway Mt. Loop

    Halfway Mountain is just to the west of Diamond Mountain.  Halfway Mountain can be accessed from the Reeves Meadow visitor center however, to avoid the crowds, it is best to start this loop from the  Sebago Lake parking lot.  From the Sebago Lake parking lot, walk to the lake and on the left […]

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Diamond Mountain

    This hike starts from the Lake Sebago parking lot.  From the parking lot, cross Seven Lakes Drive to access the trailhead and Seven Hills Trail (blue markers).  The start is a steep climb traversing to the top of Conklin Mountain for .35 miles until you descend to Diamond Creek.  Cross the creek and […]

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Ramapo Torne Loop

      This loop hike is one of the more rewarding hikes in Harriman State Park due the number of great view points.  However, this is a difficult trail due to many rocks and steep climbs and descents, occasionally requiring your hands.  The trailhead parking area can get very congested because this is also […]

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Tom Jones Loop

    This loop hike is named after Tom Jones Mountain because it is the highest point on the loop and the location of Tom Jones shelter.  This hike is one of the most popular in Harriman state park with great views and great locations for camping. It also traverses over the top of four […]

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