Hook Mountain Over Rockland Lake

Hook Mountain State Park
Rockland Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Long Path: Green blaze

Total Time: 0:45 hour
Estimated Distance: 1.2 Miles

Pros: Good climb, excellent river views
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CtT9tykhMVaahN1v7

This is a short and sweet hike, with a good climb, great view, and short lollipop loop. I took the opportunity to do this hike after work in the evening at the end of the day. I parked at Rockland Lake Landing at the small trailhead parking area the Long Path, and then took the Long Path up the side of the mountain, snaking up Hook Mountain. I then took the unmarked spur path near the top to the view, which is directly above the large quarry, a sheer rock face dropping vertically several hundred feet with the Hudson River right nearby. I continued along this trail along the ledge where it meets with the Long Path, and took the Long Path back down to my car to conclude the hike.

Map of the Route

Informational Plaque on the site of the Historic Knickerbocker Ice Company

Deer in a Fallen Tree on the Trail

Ascending Hook Mountain on the Long Path

Greenery on the Ascent

Me at the View on Top

Tappan Zee Bridge from Hook Mountain

Hudson River and Ossining

View of Hi Tor and the Northern Palisades

View of Sing Sing Prison in Ossining

View Above the Quarry