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  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 3 weeks ago
    I have had some problems as well. One car actually changed lanes right into where I was crossing and actually sped up! I decided from now on to walk down and try to cross near the bookstore. This however can be a .5 to 1 mile out of the way to keep from playing frogger.
  • Reply to: Meetup/Ride Share   3 years 3 months ago
    Anyone interested in one on one, six feet apart hikes during the week? Anywhere from 4-10 miles, 2-6 hours, Moderate to strenuous, it's all good just being out in nature.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 4 months ago
    Semi-rant here. I believe there are four trail crossings of the Palisades Parkway (SBM, AT, 1779, Red Cross) that force the hiker to actually run across the high-speed roadway; the SBM only traversing the north bound lanes. I have done all of these except for the 1779 crossing, which I am doing this weekend with my wife and it has me a bit anxious. I've had a couple of close calls as the driving is quite aggressive along that road. And the SBM and Red Cross trails cross at hills or turns making the crossing rather unnerving. A couple of questions: 1. Has any hiker been hit while crossing the Palisades Parkway? 2. Has there ever been consideration of building pedestrian walkovers like for the Nurian Trail over the NY State Thruway? Thanks
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    It is not clear whether weekend parking is allowed in the lot in front of the Tuxedo railroad station. However, Metro-North's website indicates that parking is free on weekends in the commuter parking lot located just north of the station.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    Hey, Anybody know if there is parking on the weekends at the Tuxedo Train Station ? A few years back, I tried and there was a Saturday Farmers market. Thanks
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    Does anyone know the details or updates on what is going on with the Ramapo Equestrian Center Parking? I went there in August and was told that parking is no longer allowed for hikers. We went across Rt 202 and parked on a residential street, but this can't be a permanent solution. It's only a matter of time before the local residents shut that down. Thanks!
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    I appreciate the details on the trail!
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    This section of the R-D Trail below the Timp was abandoned soon after the 2016 edition of the Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map set was published. This was a very steep, poorly constructed trail, and it was decided to consolidate the R-D Trail east of Timp Pass with the Timp-Torne Trail, which follows a much better route. The current route of the R-D and T-T Trails in this area is shown on the new 2020 edition of the Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails map set.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 5 months ago
    My 2016 map shows a 0.95 RD trail segment below the Timp. However, today, I planned to utilize that RD section below the Timp for a loop hike but it seemed that the RD trail in that section is concurrent with the blue blazed Timp-Torne trail and goes over the Timp. Did I miss something?
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   3 years 6 months ago
    Thank you for the detailed information. I will look into the N/S Lake Campground, or just pack water into the other sites. It seems like an area full of beautiful features.