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Harriman – Seven Hills, HTS, Reeves Brook

This loop isn’t overly long at just under 8 miles, but there are enough hills and scrambling sections to rate it on the low end of “challenging”

Hiking at Minnewaska State Park and at the Mohonk Mountain House with an overnight stay in New Paltz, NY.

Hiking at Sam’s Point Preserve and the Mohonk Preserve with an overnight stay in New Paltz, NY.

Scramble over the Giant Stairs – a long section of huge boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades – with views over the Hudson River into NY.

Climb Torne Mountain and enjoy view after view before reaching Osio Rock for a 360° panorama.

Rugged, rocky route with rhododendron tunnels to pretty Terrace Pond.

Rugged trail to Surprise Lake with plenty of views, mountain laurel, a rhododendron tunnel, and some scrambling.

Climb steeply uphill to a fantastic overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt. Minsi across the way.

Mind the Gap – Hike Mt. Tammany and Mt. Minsi in One Day. Double Your Summits, Double Your Fun!

Challenging hike to the summit of Mt. Tammany and then to Sunfish Pond.

Challenging loop around Splitrock Reservoir with views of the reservoir and Misty Pond from Indian Cliffs.

Short rocky hike in a beautiful gorge with waterfalls plus a viewpoint over a valley.

Hike along striking white cliff edges while enjoying panoramic views of the Shawangunk region of New York.

Explore an ice cave, a waterfall, and enjoy spectacular views of the Shawangunks region and the Catskill mountains.

Explore the remains of a Revolutionary-era Ironworks plantation, scramble to a viewpoint, and hike across the NJ/NY border.