Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park
Putnam Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Appalachian Trail: White blaze
3 Lakes Trail: Blue blaze
Total Time: 1:30 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.9 Miles
Pros: Very quiet and peaceful area
Cons: No views
Google Maps of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/WZZYKX1jhczDoopi6
Furthering my northern reaches of the Appalachian Trail in my area, I opted for this hike in Fahnestock State Park. This was a very quiet area of the park with few landmarks and no views. Nevertheless it was very scenic and tranquil.
I parked on Sunken Mine Road near the Appalachian Trail intersection. Sunken Mine Road is a seasonal dirt road that is rough, narrow, and curvy. I took the Appalachian Trail north at the pond, climbing up a ridge alongside the valley, until reaching the 3 Lakes Trail. I then took the 3 Lakes Trail south, past Hidden Lake, and then cut across the path near John Allen Pond to the Hamilton Mine. I then walked for a short distance on Sunken Mine Road back to my car.
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Map of the Route |
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Appalachian Trail Marker at the Beginning of the Hike
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Natural Beaver Dam at the Outlet of the Pond
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Another View of the Dam and Lake
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Large Black Rat Snake I Encountered on the Appalachian Trail
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Rock Pile at the Intersection of the Appalachian Trail and 3 Ponds Trail
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Hidden Lake from the 3 Lakes Trail |
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Me at Hidden Lake
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Hamilton Mine Main Adit ith Timbers Still Present
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Another View of the Hamilton Mine
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