Lake Skanatati Snow

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.

Map of the Route

Frozen Lake Skanatati

Interesting Cloud Cover 

Lake Skanatati, Facing South

Lake Skanatati Frozen and Pine Swamp Mountain

Looking Back at Parking Area

Southern Park of Lake Skanatati

Facing West on the Frozen Lake

At the End of the Lake

Long Path

Selfie on Lake Skanatati

Inlet of Lake Skanatati, Next to Parking Area

Ice Cover is Safe