Harriman State Park / Appalachian Trail National Corridor
Orange Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Appalachian Trail: White blaze

Total Time: 1:30
Estimated Distance: 2.0 Miles

Pros: Scenic area, good climb, and good view
Cons: Walk on road from Elk Pen
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LD3wYs1bnUi4mwtF9

Hiking Partner:
Zev Koblick

We park at the Elk Pen and took the Appalachian Trail westward bound up the steep path past the Agony Grind, a steep incline from Route 17 up to a nice view of Western Harriman. The trail is currently being upgraded with organized rock steps. They are about halfway done. At the view we continued along the Appalachian Trail to the Sapphire Trail, and then turned around and returned along the same route. 

Map of the Route

Elk Pen Hikers Lot on Arden Valley Road

Harriman Welcome

View at the Start of the Hike

Appalachian Trail

Ascending the Agony Grind

Trail Work at the Agony Grind

First View Ascending

View above the Agony Grind

Elk Pen from the Agony Grind

Sapphire Trail