Harriman State Park
Rockland Co, NY
Hiking Trails:
Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail: Yellow blaze
Total Time: 1:15
Estimated Distance: 2.2 miles
Pros: Good view on top of tower
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9m3CtGTf9aKi1Lox7
I was tight on time, so opted for a shorter hike close by. This hike fits the bill and is a shorter hike with big rewards. I had heard that the Jackie Jones fire tower was reopened after being closed, so I decided to check it out. Being that the Fire Tower is high above the trees it affords an amazing 360 panorama view of the entire area. I parked at the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trailhead on County Route 106, and took the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail up Jackie Jones. I passed the Orak ruin and continued along the trail to the tower. The fence was still present, but the door was opened despite the sign for authorized personnel only. I climbed up to the tower, but it was quite scary with the strong winds. I then climbed back down and headed back along the same route.
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| Map of the Route |
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| New Trailhead Map |
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| Gatehouse at the ORAK Ruin |
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| View at the ORAK Ruin |
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| Ascending Jackie Jones Mountain |
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| Jackie Jones Communications Tower |
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| Fire Tower |
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| View from the Fire Tower, Facing East |
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| View from the Fire Tower, Facing West and Lake Welch |
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| View from the Fire Tower, Facing North |
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| View from the Fire Tower, Facing South |
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| In the Fire Tower |
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| Return to the ORAK Ruin |
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| Harriman Welcome Sign |
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