Appalachian Trail New York - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
DIRECTIONS:
GPS Coordinates 41.54574, -73.71542
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| Parking along Stormville Mountain Road |
TRAIL MAP:
New York/New Jersey Guide Book and Maps - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
HIKE DISTANCE: 12.6 miles (6.3 miles each way)
THE HIKE:
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| Walking back to the intersection of Stormville Mountain Road and Mountain Top Road ... |
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| ... where the Appalachian Trail heads north through the break in the guardrail. |
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| A blue blazed trail to the left ... |
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| ... appears to be a connection to a residential neighborhood. |
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| Coming up on an overlook. |
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| It was very hazy in the morning but would be more clear coming back later. |
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| Morgan Stewart Memorial Shelter |
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| Crossing Depot Hill Road. |
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| Balanced Rock |
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| Over a creek and up steps to ... |
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| ... old railroad tracks and ... |
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| ... the Maybrook Trailway Bike Path. |
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| Bridge over Whaley Lake Stream. |
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| Crossing Old Route 55. |
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| Crossing Route 55 is a bit trickier - even with no cars in sight, by the time you run to the other side, cars are already closing in. |
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| Through a power cut. |
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| There is trail magic for thru hikers all along the way. |
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| My turn around point was at the Beekman Uplands Loop Trail on the left. This is where I left off in June 2018. |
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| Taking a break at the shelter. |
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| Coming back up on the overlook ... |
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| ... the haze was all gone. |
