Sunday, June 1, 2025

North Hook Mountain Ridge

Hook Mountain State Park
Rockland Co.
New York

Hiking Trails:
Long Path: Green blaze

Total Time: 0:45 hour
Estimated Distance: 1.3 Miles

Pros: Good climb and great river views
Cons: None
Hike Type: Figure 8 Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZCjmaoNXZhwxty58

This is a great loop hike that is short and sweet. I parked at the end of the road at Rockland Lake landing, and took the Long Path up the mountain towards the south. Near the top there is an unmarked spur trail that goes along the top of the cliff area with amazing views of the Hudson River along the ridge. I continued along this trail back to the Long Path, and then took the Long Path back down. I then took a short unmarked Spur to the road and then walked along the road back to my car.

Map of the Route

Plaque about the Knickerbocker Ice Company on the Former Site

Ruins from the Knickerbocker Ice Company

Ascending the Long Path




View of the Hudson River and Ossining



View Facing West

View Across the River

Tappan Zee Bridge

Steep Cliffs








Boys Scout Equipment Along the Trail

More Ruins

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