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.7 miles south of Arden at the junction of NY 17 and Arden Valley Rd.There is a hiker logo and AT sign at intersection. GPS sometimes brings drivers to Arden Road. Make sure Harriman Park sign is at turn and white blazes are clearly visible along Arden Valley Road up to parking lot.
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No parking at the trailhead but ample parking is available at the Elk Pen parking area - .3 mile east of NY 17 along Arden Valley Rd. See Mile 5.2 of Section 11. 8/4/19 Southbound trail crosses road and leads up via the section known as Agony Grind. The Northbound trail leads to the popular rock crevice known as the Lemon Squeezer. Southbound leads up "Agony Grind" (revalidated in April 2024 by DA)
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At least 30.
Lot fills quickly much of the year. 3/4 full on even colder winter days. Back car in if possible I have seen some tight, inexplicable parking situations.
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This point may also be reached from the south by taking Exit 15b off the New York Thruway (I-87) and going north on NY 17 for about ten miles. This is about two miles north of the community of Southfields. Before the intersection there is a sign stating that a turnoff to Harriman State Park is 3/4 of a mile ahead. There is hiker logo at the intersection itself.There used to be a pay phone at the intersection.
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As noted above there is no parking here, but extensive parking 0.3 miles away at the Elk Pen parking area. The marker on the attached map indicates the intersection which is the official north end of Section 12 and south end of Section 11. Rotate the street view to the east to see Arden Valley Road which the northbound trail follows. (revalidated in April 2024 by DA)
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0 here but 30 or more at Elk Pen
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dhschneider @ yahoo.com
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See Mile 4.6 for direction to the intersection of Orange Turnpike and Bremertown Road. Continue straight ahead on Orange Turnpike for 1.3 miles to the trail crossing. The 'AT Guide to NY-NJ' says there is no parking at the trail crossing and that is correct, but there is a parking pull-off on the west side of the road just across from a signpost with hiker and AT logo signs. This is about 200 feet south of the trail. There were no signs prohibiting parking, but I suspect that overnight parking would be frowned upon by the authorities. GPS N 41.26939, W 74.18087
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The southbound trail reaches Orange Turnpike, turns left, follows the road for about 150 feet, then goes right (west) towards Little Dam Pond. Rotate the street view on the attached map to the southeast to see the latter turn. The parking pull-off can be seen on the right side of the road if the street view is rotated to the southeast. 4/13/20
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See Mile 4.6 for direction to the intersection of Orange Turnpike and Bremertown Road. Go left on the latter. In 0.8 miles East Mombasha Road goes right. The trail crossing is 0.5 miles further. There is a parking pull-off on the right side that could accommodate 2-3 cars. There is another on the left side of the road a short distance to the south that could hold 7-8 cars logically parked. GPS N41.26674, W74.19346
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The northbound trail goes right (east) towards Little Dam Pond. The southbound trail goes left (west) towards Mombasha High Point and West Mombasha Road. Limited parking but overnight parking is not permitted. Southbound is tough over escarpment and not to be used for leisurely hike. 6/30/20
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1-2 At trail-
7-8 logically parked at large pullover close to trail crossing.
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From the New York Thruway, I-87, take Exit 15B to NY 17 northbound. Continue about 8 miles to the village of Southfields. Here go left on Orange Turnpike. (This intersection is about 1.2 miles north of the junction of NY17 and NY 17A. Continue on Orange Turnpike for 0.7 miles, then go left on Bremertown Road. At 1.7 miles keep right a t a Y intersection, staying on Bremertown Road. The road passes small Klowers pond which is in the right, then crosses the Monroe-Tuxedo town line. The trail crossing, which is not well-marked, is a short distance further. The road name apparently changes to West Mombasha Road at the town line. The crossing is 2.5 miles after leaving Orange Turnpike. There is a parking pull-off on the west side of the road. The last time I was there, three cars took almost all the available space. GPS N41.2701 W 74.21484
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The southbound trail goes west to Mombasha High Point. The trail in this direction can be seen on the west street view on the attached map. This view also shows the parking pull-off. The northbound trail goes east towards to Buchanan Mountain. The street view to the east shows the trail in that direction. Limited parking but overnight parking is not permitted. On the western side of the road there is a wide shoulder that can accommodate at least 3 cars.6/30/20
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The trailhead is located on NY 17A, 2 miles east of the junction with NY 210 just north of Greenwood Lake or 6 miles west of the intersection of NY 17A and NY 17 (See Mile 8.4).. There is a hiker logo about a quarter miles before the trailhead coming either way. Look for a sign for the Allis trail on the north side of the road and one for the Sterling Ridge Trail on the south side. Follow the latter up a narrow gravel driveway about 200 feet to a dirt parking area. Walk back down the driveway to the road and the Allis trailhead on the other side
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Given its length (2.5 miles) the blue-blazed Allis Trail is really more of an alternate than an access. At the junction with the AT it is shorter either way via the AT to a road. I have not hiked the trail, but have checked out the trail head. Doris Duke Trail is another trailhead in the area that connects with the Allis trail and ultimately the AT 8/1/19
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Coordinates at the intersection with the At are 41.2776, -74.2616.
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The marker on the attached map shows the trail head on NY 17A. The parking area is the open area jus to the south. Rotate the street view to the west to see the entrance road going off to the left. Though not discernible in the picture, thet railhead is on the opposite side of the road. 6/30/20
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David Cullen
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Here is one route. Obviously there are others.
From the northbound New York Thruway, I-87, take Exit 15A to NY 17 northbound. Continue to NY 17A. Go left here and follow NY 17A about 13 miles west to the northern outskirts of Greenwood Lake. Here NY 210 goes left. Go right still following NY 17A In a short distance NY 17A bears left. Continue straight ahead on Lakes Road. The trail crossing is 3.8 miles further along this road. It is just south of a large power line right-of-way. There are parking pull-offs on either side of the road. Each could accomodate 3-4 cars. Just to the south of the one on the west side there is a 'Welcome to Warwick' sign. Overnight parking is not allowed. GPS Readings N 41.2737, W 74.25415.
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The marker on the attached map indicates the trail crossing. Rotate the street view to see the possible parking at least as it was in 2009. (See below.) The southbound trail goes west and starts to ascend Bellvale Mt. It can be seen on the west street view. The northbound trail goes east, crosses the right-of- way and continues towards Fitzgerald Falls. The northbound section as far as the Allis Trail is part of the Highlands Trail, (teal diamond blazes). 08/10/18
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Extremely busy road that seems to have been paved recently. This has elevated the road and the lip is much more pronounced. Be extremely careful when pulling over. The tilt seems to be somewhat treacherous toward the middle of both sides. There is not much of a shoulder either. There may be better pull offs further down in both directions. Be extremely diligent in regards to the traffic. 7/15/20
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rbrahmase @ hotmail.com
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There are two parking options: Both are directly off of all paved NY 17A. These two parking areas are about a tenth of a mile apart along NY 17A. Please note: Google maps seems to have NOT caught up to the movement of the AT in this area. For a better situational understanding check out street view, which has the more recent imagery, of both parking lots. Blue Blaze is the old AT route and is accessed alongside Continental Road/Mt Peter Rd.
AT 'White Blaze' Trail Crossing: 41.245493, -74.285282 (room for 5-6 cars)
'Hot Dog Lot'/Blue Blaze Access: 41.244215, -74.286966 (room for 10-12 cars)
Historical directions: 2 miles north of Greenwood Lake and 1.6 miles east of Bellvale NY 17A at Mt. Peter crosses the AT. From the New York Thruway, I-87, take Exit 15B to NY 17 northbound. Continue to NY 17A. Go left here and follow NY 17A about 13 miles west to the northern outskirts of Greenwood Lake and the intersection with NY 210. At this intersection Continue straight ahead on NY 17A for 2 miles. Continental Road (an old portion of the highway) is on the left at the top of the ridge.
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AT 'White Blaze' Trail Crossing: Northbound crosses road and heads towards Wildcat Shelter. Southbound is directly next to kiosk in parking lot.
'Hot Dog Lot'/Blue Blaze Access: Parking lot may have limited spaces when Hot Dog vendor is present. Unsure if parking is allowed alongside Continental Road. If anyone knows the answer to this, please shoot us a message with the answer. Walk NE along Continental Road. Blue Blaze trailhead will be on your right and meets the AT in about a quarter of a mile. Go left for northbound; right for Southbound. Of course you have the option to simply walk NE along 17A to access AT White Blazes at the official parking lot
Please be diligent when crossing the road. Cars fly by in both directions and pulling in and out requires extra care.
No matter which parking lot you use, be sure to visit Bellvale Farms Creamery for a tasty scoop of ice cream after your days hiking.
July 2024: A special thanks to Nancy H. for her updates related to AT access in this area
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10-12 upper lot 5-6in lower lot
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