Hook Mountain State Park
Rockland Co.
New York
Hiking Trails:
Yellow Trail: Yellow blaze
Long Path: Green blaze
Total Time: 1:15 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.1 Miles
Pros: Good climb and excellent views
Cons: None
Hike Type: Out and back
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult
Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bzNzAZNxLmFG8oLA8
I wanted a short but sweet hike with good views and a good climb, and this hike fit the bill. I parked on Route 9W by the Yellow Trail, and took the Yellow Trail up the mountain to the intersection of the Long Path, which is the summit of the mountain and affords a beautiful view. I continued along the ridge northward on the Long Path to several more beautiful views of the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge. At the point where the trail veers away from the edge of the ridge I turned around and went back the same route I came, but took the Long Path down at the last view and then took the Yellow Trail back.
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| Map of the Route |
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| Hook Mountain Summit |
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| Tappan Zee Bridge |
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| Flowering Beavertail Cactus |
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| Hook Mountain Summit |
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| View Above Nyack Beach |
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| My Turn Around Point |
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| Chevra I Met at the Return Route |
