Harriman State Park - Why We LOVE IT! | Hiking Vlog

We love Harriman State Park!

On this day we hiked to Pine Meadow Lake via the 7 Hills Trail (although we added a little section, to take us up Diamond Mountain as well). This was a new hike for us, so we were both super excited! The hike started off with uphill hiking, which actually was just what we needed to get our bodies moving and blood pumping. The trail mellowed out after that, meandered through the forest, over a brook, and eventually lead us to Pine Meadow Lake.

Pine Meadow Lake blew us away. Crystal clear, greenish blue water, sunny skies. It was awesome. Onward we pushed, eventually climbing our way up Diamond Mountain. The NYC skyline is clearly visible from the top. This would make for an awesome sunrise spot (hint hint). From the summit of Diamond Mountain, we hiked down the ridge, back into the trees, and made our way down the same slope we began the hike on. The total mileage was 6.2 miles.

Harriman State Park is the second largest state park in New York, coming in at a whopping 47,527 acres. 31 lakes/reservoirs and 200 miles of hiking trails have made this a favorite park for us! We have even stepped foot on the Appalachian Trail here at Harriman, as it runs right through the park. There is something for everyone at Harriman State Park. If you are looking for incredible hiking within an hour of NYC, look no further!

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