Harriman: Black Mountain from Lake Tiorati (Vigorous)
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**https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000016Y4r/act00020494**
Join us for a steady, vigorous 9 mile hike with approximately 1,600 feet of elevation gain. This is a brisk-paced outing, not a casual wander—expect purposeful movement with planned stops for wardrobe adjustments, bio breaks, and a lunch break.
We’ll start at Lake Tiorati, climb toward the summit of Black Mountain, and descend along the interesting landscape of Owl Pond before looping back. This route offers rocky scrambles, rolling ridges, and wide-open views. The ascent to Black Mountain is steady but not overly technical, with a few steeper, rockier sections that require careful footing.
Please arrive early for your pre-hike routine. We leave promptly at 9:00am.
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
🏃 Rating: Vigorous
📏 Distance: 9 miles
⬆️ Elevation Gain: ~1600 ft
Required Gear:
- Sturdy hiking boots (terrain is rocky and uneven)
- A fully stocked backpack including first aid
- An extra layer or shell
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- 3 liters of water, snacks and lunch
- Trekking poles recommended for steep sections
AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.