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Stockbridge Mountain

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  3. …Lower Hudson Valley
  4. …Sloatsburg
  5. Harriman State Park
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“This hike makes it up to Stockbridge Mountain and passes the Stockbridge Shelter. ”

Jennifer Maskell
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4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Loop

1,285' 392 m

High

727' 222 m

Low

676' 206 m

Up

671' 205 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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Features Birding · Cave · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Overview

This is a beautiful hike passing the Lewis Cemetery and Mine, heading past Lake Nawahunta, and eventually climbing up to the summit of Stockbridge Mountain. Stay the night in the Stockbridge Shelter, complete with two fireplaces, but get there early as it fills up quickly.

Need to Know

There are a few stream crossings and you'll pass some wetlands, so in warmer weather some bug repellent is a must-have. When there's snow on the ground, microspikes or crampons are highly recommended as there are some really steep parts toward the summit and on the descent.

Description

Hike up from the Silver Mine Lake Parking Area on the Menomine Trail and make a right on the Nawahunta Fire Road. Pick up the NY/NJ Long Path: Section 6 up to the summit of Stockbridge Mountain. Heading down the mountain, pick up the Menomine Trail again, this time on your left (east). Take that back down to the fire road and back to Silver Mine Lake.

Flora & Fauna

When there's snow on the ground, you're bound to see deer and rabbit tracks.

History & Background

Near the beginning of the hike, you'll pass through Lewis Cemetery with tombstones from the mid 1800's. Along the hike, you can see the Lewis Mine—it's easy to miss in summer and fall, but you can't miss it in winter.

Contacts

Local Club: New York - New Jersey Trail Conference

Land Manager: NYS Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation - Harriman State Park

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Jennifer Maskell
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Lake Nawahunta.
Mar 15, 2018 near Harriman, NY
Video from the Stockbridge Mountain Hike 2/18/18. Can be a little slippery at times, microspikes suggested for the steeper hills.;)
Feb 22, 2018 near Harriman, NY
James taking a break on Long Path: Section 6
Sep 30, 2018 near Harriman, NY
Fire pit not far from the Stockbridge shelter
Sep 30, 2018 near Harriman, NY

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Oct 5, 2022
Peter O'Connor
Apr 30, 2022
Sivhoung Prom
5mi
Feb 28, 2022
Erik Dalton
Very Icy trail, Micro Spikes made it a breeze. Views on the way up as well as the top. Parked at turkey hill parking and took the long path in 5mi — 3h 23m
May 24, 2020
Stefano Guidolin
Sep 7, 2019
Miguel Garcia
Elevation gain was closer to 1,033 ft. 4.9mi — 3h 06m
Aug 18, 2019
Allan Mal
Alice and wonderland vibes with snakes, frogs and marsh. Avoided reco. and went left at the split. Good times with the pbj crew. Snack crew active. 5mi — 3h 05m
May 25, 2019
Jenny Moy
May 25, 2019
Nicholas Garber

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