AFW Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 3/17/2024

Hike: Harriman State Park, NY on Sunday 3/17/2024

6 miles. Big Hill/Reservoir loop. Usual Harriman ups and downs.

Difficulty/Pace:  Moderate/Moderate

Hike Coordinator:  Jackie

Location/Directions:

Harriman State Park, NY - St John's Road Hiker Parking Area

From Rte 17: Go north to NY State Thruway. Take first exit, 15A (Sloatsburg). Turn left at traffic light at bottom of ramp onto NY RT 17 N and continue through village of Sloatsburg. Just past village, turn right at traffic light into Harriman State Park on Seven Lakes Drive. Go approx. 5.4 miles and turn right on Lake Welch/Rte 106. Drive approx. 1.3 miles and turn right on St. John’s Road. (Sometimes also called St. John’s Church Road). From here drive past church, parking will be on left approx. 0.25 miles.

From Palisades Interstate Parkway. Take Exit 14 for Willow Grove Rd. Turn left at end of ramp onto Willow Grove Rd/County Rte 98 (Gate Hill Rd). Drive about 1.8 miles and turn left onto St. John’s road. (Sometimes also called St. John’s Church Road). Drive approx. 0.4 miles, hiker parking will be on the right.