May 9, 2022
Appalachian Trail & Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail:
Detour in effect at Harriman State Park
To avoid a major road crossing of the Palisades Interstate Parkway (NOBO mile 1,399.5) in Harriman State Park, New York, a section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T) and Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail is closed, and a temporary detour is in place. Hikers are encouraged to follow the detour as shown on the map to cross the Parkway via the Anthony Wayne Overpass. Click the link below for an enlarged version of the map.
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This temporary detour is in effect until a permanent route is determined by State Park staff.
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Access to the West Mountain Shelter:
Distance to the Shelter is 1.3 miles from the Timp-Torne/ A.T. Junction
North-bound Hikers: To use the West Mountain Shelter, after crossing the Parkway using the Anthony Wayne Overpass, at the Timp-Torne Trail / A.T. junction continue to follow the BLUE blazes along the West Mountain ridge to the Shelter.
South-bound Hikers: To use the West Mountain Shelter follow the BLUE blazes along the West Mountain ridge to the Shelter. To continue hiking southbound return on the Timp-Torne Trail to rejoin the A.T. and cross the Parkway at the Anthony Wayne Overpass.