Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.
Harriman is appropriate for all but very new Scouts, but note there is rocky hiking to the campsites, where there is no potable water (we carry it in) or restroom. So, pack light and lace up your hiking boots! When: October 16-17, 2021 Fee: $0 Permission Slip: Hand in at trip if haven't done so yet Leader: SM Tim Katsoulis 917-679-7282 Activities: We will hike to the top of Turkey Hill, then on to camp at base of Turkey Hill Pond (~2.5 miles). It's about .85 miles to hike out from camp to the parking lot. What to Bring: Clothing:
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NOTE: ALL GEAR/CLOTHING MUST FIT IN/ON YOUR FRAME PACK Meals: Eat a good breakfast before leaving. Bring power/granola bars and a BAG LUNCH for the trail. For dinner, bring a foil broil and BYO breakfast. Garbage: THERE WILL BE NO COMMUNITY GARBAGE BAG AT THE SITE. EACH SCOUT MUST BRING A 1-1.5 GALLON ZIP LOCK BAG FOR THEIR OWN GARBAGE. EACH SCOUT WILL CARRY OUT WHATEVER GARBAGE HE MAKES. Departure/Return: Please arrive by 7:00 am (BE PROMPT) at the usual parking lot across from Plandome Country Club on Saturday (10/16) so we can hit the road early. We should be back in Manhasset midday Sunday. Directions: GW Bridge to Palisades Interstate Pkwy N to Exit 18 (Long Mountain Pkwy) (about 58 miles). At traffic circle, continue on US-6 W/Long Mountain Pkwy. Drive to Turkey Hill Parking (1.5 mi) |
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