Ramapo Torne and Racoon Brook Loop in Harriman State Park

On Sunday, October 6th we'll head back to Harriman State Park to try a different set of trails in the Southern section of the park.  It's approximately an 8 mile loop with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, and features a fun spot to climb, the famous view at Ramapo Torne, and several cascades if the water is still flowing.  We can also see the NYC skyline a in a few spots to if conditions are favorable.

There are multiple bail out points or options to extend as well.  Start time is 9:30 AM as it is a bit of a drive for most in the group.

  • Length - Appx  7.5 Miles
  • Elevation Gain - ~1500 feet
  • Difficulty - Moderate to Challenging
  • Expected Duration - 4-6 hours
  • Park Trail Map - Harriman State Park
  • Our Route - Here
  • Parking Location - Russian Bear Trail-Head Parking (41.174149, -74.168819) and there is a lot a few hundred feet up the road on the left (88 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfield, NY will get you close).  Note:  This is a very popular starting point for several hikes in Harriman and bicycling on Seven Lakes Drive,  expect the lot itself to be full and park along the road.
  • Restrooms - Pretty sure there are some at the Russian Bear Trail-Head Parking location, it's the same lot that is used for the Reeves Meadow Information Center


Blazes and Mileage
1.6 Mi - Pine Meadow Trail (Red)
0.3 Mi - Kakiat Trail (White)
2.0 Mi - Racoon Brooks Trail (Black)
2.8 Mi - Hillburn-Torne Sebago (Orange)
1.2 Mi - Seven Hills Trail (Blue)
Location: Harriman State Park, 54 Seven Lakes Dr, Sloatsburg, NY 10974, USA

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