Orange Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Tiorati Brook Trail: Blue blaze
Appalachian Trail: White blaze
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail: Red blaze
Surebridge Mine Road: Unblazed
Long Path: Green blaze
Total Time: 1:30 hour
Estimated Distance: 3.8 miles
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Level of Recommendation: Highly recommended
Points Of Interest: Varied scenery, Greenwood Mine
Pros: Very scenic area
Cons: Sound of motorcycles from nearby 7 Lakes Drive, Lack of panoramic view
Google Map of Parking:
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The fall colors were really starting to show, and this was a great hike to view the foliage. It was a very cold day for this time of the year, and I regretted not bringing a sweater or light jacket. Though I was moving pretty fast and it was sunny so I stayed warm. I parked at the Tiorati Circle parking area, and took the short Tiorati Brook Trail up to the top where it meets the Appalachian Trail and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail.
I took the combined Appalachian Trail and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail south until the split near the Fingerboard Shelter, and then took the Appalachian Trail down the hill towards the Greenwood Mine. At the Greenwood Mine I took the Surebridge Mine Road for a short distance to the Long Path. I took the Long Path all the way to Arden Valley Road, and then walked along the side of the road up and over the hill back to the parking area.
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| Map of the Route. Harriman/Bear Mountain Trails Northern Map |
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| Bright Red Huckleberries on the R-D/AT |
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| Autumn Colors Along the Trail |
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| The Trail Atop Fingerboard Mountain |
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| Summit of Fingerboard Mountain |
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| Another View at the Summit of Fingerboard Mountain |
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| View at the Summit of Fingerboard Mountain |
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| Beautiful Colors on the AT |
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| Greenwood Mine Area |
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| Swamp by the Greenwood Mine |
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| Another View of the Swamp |
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| Lake Tiorati at the End of the Hike |
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| Another View of Lake Tiorati |
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