Lake Skenonto and Parker Cabin Mountain

Harriman State Park
Orange Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Victory Trail: Blue blaze
Triangle Trail: Yellow blaze
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail: Red blaze

Total Time: 2:00 hour
Estimated Distance: 4.2 Miles

Pros: Scenic lake and good views, quiet area
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VugCqpEaURAKxc5g8

Hiking Partners:
Yehudah Koblick
Jacob Baldinger

We parked at the Victory Trail trailhead. We took the trail along the foot of Tom Jones Mountain to Lake Skenonto. Lake Skenonto is one of the most remote lakes in Harriman State Park, with no road access and only access by trail. There are several different rocky overlooks this scenic lake. We walked along the trail from the north side of the lake to the south side on the Victory Trail.

We then took the Triangle Trail up to Parker Cabin Mountain. This is a very difficult trail up, with the last park a steep scramble where there is a nice view on top of Lake Sebago. We then took the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail north down the mountain and then back to the Victory Trail and back to our car at the trailhead.

Map of the Route

Swamp North of Lake of Skenonto

Lake Skenonto North Landing

Lake Skenonto from the South Part of the Lake

Early Fall Foliage

Lake Skenonto from the Middle Part of the Lake near the Trail Intersection

Boulders Ascending Parker Cabin Mountain

Interesting Scenery Ascending Parker Cabin Mountain

On the Ascent of Parker Cabin Mountain

Parker Cabin Mountain View

Descending Parker Cabin Mountain