Showing posts with label Tom Jones Mountain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom Jones Mountain. Show all posts

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Tom Jones Mountain Loop

Harriman State Park
Orange Co.,
New York

Hiking Trails:
Victory Trail: Blue blaze
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail: Blue blaze
Shelter Trail: White blaze

Total Time: 1:10 hours
Estimated Distance: 1.6 miles

Pros: Good climb and nice views
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly Difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HmYeawnzit8H9ihg7

Hiking Partner:
Joseph Friedman

 

Map of the Route
Starting the Ascent Tom Jones Mountain

Ascending Tom Jones Mountain


Glacial Erratic Rock on the R-D Trail

Approaching the Tom Jones Mountain Shelter

Instructions for the Packing Hanging at the Shelter

View at the Tom Jones Mountain Shelter









Bearproof Pack Pulleys

Tom Jones Mountain Summit










Ribbon Snake on the Mountain Descent

Small Pond on the Side of the Road




Sunday, July 2, 2023

Tom Jones Mountain and Parker Cabin Mountain

Tom Jones Mountain and Parker Cabin Mountain
Harriman State Park
Rockland Co.,
New York

Hiking Trails:
Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail: Red blaze
Victory Trail: Blue blaze

Total Time: 2:00 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.9 Miles

Pros: Good climb with good views, scenic area
Cons: None
Hike Type: Reverse Lollipop Two Car Hike
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Partner:
Yehudah Koblick

Google Maps of Parking:
Car 1: https://goo.gl/maps/tpTuRiTcNMbze9vF6
Car 2: https://goo.gl/maps/E5n5RiGA7HgkMAKK7

Map of the Route

Active Trail Maintenance at the Beginning of the Hike



Climbing up Tom Jones Mountain




Tom Jones Mountain











Trail to the Tom Jones Shelter

Tom Jones Shelter






Climbing up Parker Cabin Mountain


Parker Cabin Mountain