Harriman State Park hiking adventure 11.5 miles

Snapshot:
Intensity: Moderate +
Length: 11.5 miles (longer if we get lost...lol)
Duration: 5-6 hours
Pace: 3.2 ish average
Elevation: 2,100 feet
Description:

Harriman State Park offers over 200 miles of hiking trails with a variety of terrain and beautiful views. Today we will tackle about 11.5 miles of the trail system with the following points of interest:
Lemon Squeezer
Island Pond
Valley of Boulders
Bowling Rocks

I did a similar hike here in June and it was amazing (thanks Wendy!). It was quite the adventure, so I am game to explore the area again. This is another bring some patience hike as I recall the trails being a little difficult to follow- lots of intersecting paths, not all trails well marked, etc...
GEAR REQUIRED:
1- Proper footwear- hiking boots or trail runners
2- Appropriate clothing for conditions: layers, wind and rain protection based upon forecast. Extra socks for wet weather hikes or hikes with stream crossings.
3- WATER or other source of hydration; food/snacks as needed and suggested for hikes over 8 miles
4- Electrolytes for longer hikes
5- Hiking poles and backpacks as needed.
6- Sunscreen, bug spray and bear spray as desired

WEATHER: will hike in light rain; heavy rain or storms cancel hike. I will post well in advance if forecast looks bad.

PARKING AND MEETING LOCATION: parking area at Lake Skanatati off Seven Lakes Drive. See Meetup PIN.

GUEST and ATTENDANCE POLICY: All attendees must be members of Outdoor Adventure Friends. This is for communication purposes to ensure that those in attendance understand exactly what they are signing up for. Please be courteous and change your rsvp in a timely fashion if you can no longer attend an event. Repeated no shows or a history of signing up and dropping off excessively when there is a waitlist will exclude you from being moved off of future waitlists and special events

PLEASE NOTE: I cannot respond to calls, texts, emails, messages on meetup, or comments on the event page once we start hiking. Please plan accordingly.

NOTICE: Meetup organizers are not professionally trained. By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking with us.