- Mike on Harriman State Park: Jackie Jones Fire Tower: Oh wow -- thanks for the pic and the update, Susan! I hope the situation here will allow for the fence to be removed entirely someday.
- Mike on Minnewaska II: Gertrude’s Nose: Hi, Jason! This is a tough hike primarily due to its length -- 8 miles is a long haul for anyone, and might be a stretch for kids of that age. If a three-miler is their longest hike to date, you might want to start with something shorter at Minnewaska…
- Susan on Harriman State Park: Jackie Jones Fire Tower: I did this hike today 6/7/23, and the fire tower remains closed. However someone made a hole in the fence that is surrounding it.
- Jason Borrelli on Minnewaska II: Gertrude’s Nose: What would be appropriate age level for a child to attempt this trail? I have 12 almost 13 year old Boy Scouts and a 9 year old daughter who had done 3 mile hikes in Ramapo Mountain State forest in NJ.
- Mike on Black Rock Forest: That’s wonderful to hear, Caryl - I hope you have a great hike when you go back! Thanks for the kind words.
- Caryl on Black Rock Forest: Hi. Went yesterday to check Black Rock Forest out to see how it would be for me and my dogs. It was so peaceful and quiet I am looking forward to trying this loop. Thanks for posting such a great description.
- Mike on Giant Stairs (Palisades): Thank you so much for the helpful (and properly labeled as a Cheapskate Alert!) update and photo, Cheuk! I've added a Cheapskate Alert to the top of this page. Very much appreciated!
- Melissa on Ramapo Valley County Reservation: Hi. I’m a boutique tourist concierge located in Greenwood lake, New York. I, Curie experiences and adventures for people visiting the Warwick Valley and surrounding areas. Would love to chat with any hikers interested in leading hikes for guests. Please reach out at 845-595-1300 thank you!
- Cheuk Cheung on Giant Stairs (Palisades): Cheapskate alert! It's metered parking. $1.5/hr weekdays; $2.50/hr weekends.
