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Monday, January 1, 2024

Kathryn Gorman Ponds Sunset Hike

Kathryn Gorman Park,
Montebello
Rockland Co.,
New York

Hiking Trails:
Daniel Beard Trail: Red blaze
Winaki Trail: Blue blaze
Utopia Trail: Green blaze
Kane's Open Trail: Yellow blaze

Total Time: 0:30 minutes
Estimated Distance: 1.1 Mile

Pros: Scenic Lake
Cons: Built-up surrounding area
Hike Type: Figure Eight Loop
Level of Difficulty: Very easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KV7NfK8SMUKp537L9

Map of the Route

Park Map

Park Entrance

Trail Entrance of the Daniel Beard Trail

Pine Forest


Kathryn Gorman Ponds












Small Waterfall


Sunset

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Kathryn Gorman Ponds Evening Hike

Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park,
Village of Montebello,
Rockland Co.,
New York

Hiking Trails:
Winaki Trail: Blue blaze
Daniel Beard Trail: Red blaze
Utopoia Trail: Green blaze

Total Time: 0:17 hour
Estimated Distance: 0.6 Miles

Pros: Several scenic lakes
Cons: Small area in suburban sprawl and missing rural feel
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Very easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/dct4WzGFpvfC1doE7

I had a medical procedure the prior week and was told I need to take it easy. I had to hold back on my hiking and take easier walks in the area rather than more intense hikes, and will need to do this for a few weeks. Kathryn Gorman Ponds is a small park in suburban Montebello, New York, surrounding by large home. There are several short trails that go around several small ponds. I took the Winaki Trail, a straight trail that goes alongside the ponds. I then took it to the Daniel Beard Trail on the other side of the ponds, crossing over the many dams. I then took the Utopoia Trail back to the Daniel Beard Trail which I took back to my car in the parking lot.

Map of the Route