Harriman Spring Hike! Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy to Triangle Loop

Let's enjoy the spring flowers on the Tuxedo-Mount Ivy to Triangle Loop (+ optional Parker Cabin add-on) in Harriman State Park. This is a moderately challenging hike with many rocky ridges, scenic viewpoints, Lake Skenoto, and blooming trees!

Trail Information:

• Location: Meet at Tuxedo train station parking lot
• Distance: Approximately 7.5-10 miles (loop) (optional add-on to Parker Cabin=10 miles)
• Elevation Gain: 1,620-1950 ft.
• ETA: 4.5-6 hours
• Route:
• From Tuxedo station parking lot, walk on East Village Drive and loop around to the left onto Grove Drive to trailhead.
• From Tuxedo station parking lot, walk on East Village Drive and loop around to the left onto Grove Drive to trailhead.
• From trailhead, go left onto RED-Ramapo-Dunderberg trail 0.2 miles
• Veer left onto YELLOW-Triangle Trail 1.25 miles
• Turn right onto BLUE-Victory Trail - before the river crossing - this junction is easy to miss! Stay on BLUE-Victory all the way to Lake Skenato 1.25 miles
• OPTIONAL ADD-ON: From blue Victory a very short distance, turn left onto RED-Ramapo-Dunderberg trail all the way to Parker Cabin 1.5 miles, then take YELLOW-Triangle Trail down to Lake Skenato .8 miles. This adds an extra 2.3 miles (1 hour)
• Lunch Break at Lake Skenato
• From Lake Skenato, take YELLOW-Triangle Trail past the end of the lake 1.15 miles
• At the junction, veer left onto WHITE-White Bar trail 0.2 miles (note White Bar goes both ways - take the left-veering trail)
• WHITE-White Bar turns into RED-Tuxedo/Mount Ivy trail- take that all the way back to the first junction 2.15 miles
• Go left onto RED-Ramapo Dunderberg (RED) trail 0.2 miles back to the starting trailhead
• Map (this shows both with optional add-on, so route is not this long): https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/copy-tuxedo-mount-ivy-to-triangle-loop-7e938f8

Trail Tips:

• Parking: Limited parking is available near the trailhead on Grove Drive; hikers are often advised to park in town near the Tuxedo train station.
• Route: The loop often combines the Tuxedo-Mount Ivy (Red), Triangle (Yellow), and sometimes the Ramapo-Dunderberg (White) trails.
• Difficulty: Described as moderate, with some steep, rocky sections

Getting There

• **Public Transit: NJ Transit from Penn Station, transfer at Secaucus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TufRNn6j3V8uyvfZA**
• Driving: There is parking available at the station for those arriving by car.

What to Bring

• A packed lunch and snacks
• At least 2 liters of water
• Proper hiking footwear and layers
• Paper map or download a map app: https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/HarrimanTrailMap.pdf

Disclaimer & Waiver: If you join us for a hike, please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being. By attending, you agree to hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible for researching the event, knowing the area and maps, and bringing proper gear, clothing, meals, and water purification methods.