If you’re looking for a short hike in Harriman State Park which leads to a great view, this hike, in the northern end of the park, is a good choice. It’s just over two miles long, but you’ll be climbing a vertical distance of about 300 feet to a panoramic view over Bear Mountain and Turkey Hill Lake.
From the kiosk, follow the aqua-blazed Long Path, which heads north into the woods. In...