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Reviewing the Packlite: Kayaking Harriman in an Ultralight Kayak

Reviewing the Packlite: Kayaking Harriman in an Ultralight Kayak

One of the most common questions to this website has to do with renting a kayak or canoe in the park.  And it stands to reason: there are 32 lakes and ponds within Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, but if you’re coming from New York City** by public transport,...
Hiking the Newest Section of the Long Path in the Catskills

Hiking the Newest Section of the Long Path in the Catskills

  The Trail Conference recently opened a new section of the Long Path in the Catskills.  After reading Avi David Edelson’s article about the building of the newest trail section, I thought I’d drive a little further north — up to Phoenicia — for my...

Long Path in Slide Mountain Wilderness: 9 miles of new trail –

Long Path in Slide Mountain Wilderness: 9 miles of new trail –.Reblogged from Traverse Outfitter’s Journal I like new trails, but I especially like working out the details of a new out-and-back hike. What I really like about this new trail is that there...
Getting to Harriman’s Trails: Rent Your Lift

Getting to Harriman’s Trails: Rent Your Lift

At the end of the subway line in Yonkers, you can rent a car for $44.00 a day.  Take your group to a quieter trailhead in Harriman, and save.   Let’s say you and four friends are heading to Harriman State Park’s trails from New York City.  You’d like...