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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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Harriman State Park

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Pound Mountain Loop

  Pound Mountain is located in the southwest section of Harriman State Park.  This loop hike starts at the end of Johnsontown Rd.  From the parking area, walk back down Johnsontown Rd a short distance to a gravel road on the right.  This is the start of the Blue Disc trail.  Follow the Blue Disc […]

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La Fortuna Falls

  DETAILS Location: Located about 10 minutes from La Fortuna Park Equipment: Bathing suit Camera gopro Towel water shoes water Directions: Drive south out of La Fortuna on the American Hwy for 1.5 kilometers. Turn right on Diagonal 301 and follow to the end. La Fortuna Falls is a very popular destination for both tourist […]

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