Henry, Otto, Pepper, and Luke at Pine Meadow Lake
Molly, Ronie, and Hazel at Teatown Lake
Henry, Otto, Pepper, and Luke at Lake Skannatati and Hogencamp Mountain
Molly, Ronie, and Hazel at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Henry, Otto, Pepper, and Luke at Long Mountain and Turkey Hill Pond
Molly and Hazel at Silvermine Lake and Black Mountain
Henry and Otto at Pine Meadow Lake from Sebago Boat Launch
Location: Harriman State Park, Tuxedo NY
Hike distance: 4.5 miles
Hiking time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
High point: 1200 feet
Elevation gain: 450 feet
This hike takes you to beautiful scenic overlooks and access to 3 lakes. There are some steep descents but the ascents are moderate mostly in the beginning of the hike. Start at the blue-blazed Seven Hills Trail (SH) across Seven Lakes Drive from the Sebago Boat Launch. About 0.8 miles into the hike, you will come across the red-blazed Tuxedo-MT Ivy Trail. Continue on the SH for another 1.5 miles taking in the scenic views on top of Diamond Mountain. After a steep descent and right before the Pine Meadow Brook, turn left on the red-blazed Pine Meadow Trail (PM). You will reach Pine Meadow Lake in about a half mile. Continue on the PM until you reach a ruin. There is a small rocky beach a few steps east of the ruin which is a great spot for your dog to swim. To begin the return trip, back track past the ruin and turn right on the unmarked Conklin Road. Once you reach Lake Wanoksink, turn left and follow the unmarked trail around the southern tip of the lake. Bear right when you reach a wider unmarked trail until you reach an even wider Pine Meadow Road. Make a right here and continue north-east for 0.2 miles until you reach a junction with another unmarked trail. Take the trail just left of Pine Meadow Road and continue north until you get back on the SH and retrace your steps back to the Sebago Boat Launch.
Molly, Ronie, and Hazel at Sandy Hook Beach
Henry, Otto, and Pepper at Tom Jones Mountain and Lake Skenonto
Location: Harriman State Park, Tuxedo NY
Hike distance: 4.5 miles
Hiking time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
High point: 1200 feet
Elevation gain: 550 feet
We enjoy this hike for the panoramic views and access to 2 nice lakes! It's a moderate hike with some steep ups and downs. Climb up Tom Jones Mountain by going south on the red-blazed Ramapo - Dunderberg (RD) trail across the parking area on Lake Kanawauke Road (County 106). After taking in the nice views at the top and descending, you will come across the blue-blazed Victory trail (V). Continue on the RD until you reach the top of Parker Cabin Mountain with more views. Make a left at the yellow-blazed Triangle trail (T) and you will reach Lake Skenonto in about a half mile. As you approach the lake, you will come across the V. Continue a few steps on the T and you will get a nice view of the lake. You can either go back to the V or continue on the T for another quarter mile to reach Lake Sebago. Back track to the V and head north east along Lake Skenonto. Towards the northern end of the lake, there is an open area with water access and a picnic table that is perfect for you to take a break and your dog to swim. Continue on the V until you reach the RD junction again. You can either take the RD back over Tom Jones Mountain or continue on the V for 1000 feet to Lake Kanawauke Road (County 106), make a right and walk back on the road to the parking area.
