Harriman State Park,
Orange Co.,
New York
Total Time: 0:19 hour
Estimated Distance: 0.9 Miles
Pros: Scenic frozen lake
Cons: None
I had finished up my tasks on Friday earlier than expected. Considering it has been cold all week, I suspected that the lakes in Harriman were still frozen, and with the predicted warm weather over the weekend, I was afraid the lakes would no longer be frozen for my Sunday hike. I therefore decided to leave my office a bit early, for a very short Harriman hike. I was delighted to see the lakes frozen. and posted as safe by the rangers.
I parked at the Lake Skanatati parking area, and then walked accross the length of the lake. Upon reaching the far end, I took the Long Path back towards the parking area, and then for another short portion on the lake itself.
As this hike was spontaneous, I did not have my camera with me. These pictures were taken with my cell phone.
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Map of the Route |
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Frozen Lake Skanatati |
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Interesting Cloud Cover |
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Lake Skanatati, Facing South |
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Lake Skanatati Frozen and Pine Swamp Mountain |
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Looking Back at Parking Area |
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Southern Park of Lake Skanatati |
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Facing West on the Frozen Lake |
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At the End of the Lake |
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Long Path |
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Selfie on Lake Skanatati |
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Inlet of Lake Skanatati, Next to Parking Area |
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Ice Cover is Safe |
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