Steps to a Healthier Rockland County

Guided Park Walk - Hook Mountain: Ain't Nature Grand

Join Docent Carole Green on this 3-mile moderate (2+sneaker) walk. Walkers will be delighted with scenic views of the Hudson River. The Docent will discuss flora, fauna and geology of the area, Ain't Nature Grand!...

When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

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Join Docent Carole Green on this 3-mile moderate (2+sneaker) walk.  Walkers will be delighted with scenic views of the Hudson River.  The Docent will discuss flora, fauna and geology of the area, Ain't Nature Grand! 

Most of the walk is moderate, but there are a few short, steep sections.  The walk is linear.  It goes east until it meets the Long Path.  Then we go south to a high point on Hook Mountain overlooking the Hudson and Rockland Lake.  We will focus on the natural beauty of the area. We will spend about 15 minutes at the top before returning along the same route we used to go up.

Walkers will meet in the rear of the parking lot at Rockland Lake State Park Executive Golf Course located in Congers, NY (10920)

Directions: From New City, take Congers Road and continue on it, bearing left, as it becomes Lake Road.  At the traffic light on 9W (facing the North park entrance), make a right onto 9W.  Go 1.2 miles to traffic light and turn left, into the South Park entrance.  Keep right, passing a parking lot, for 0.4 miles to the Executive Golf Course entrance road (Executive Road).  Turn right and go 0.2 miles.  Turn left into an unmarked driveway and park to the rear of the lot, away from the Clubhouse.

Participants should wear proper footwear (close-toed sturdy shoes such as walking shoes/boots or sneakers) and clothing (light-colored), and bring along sunscreen, binoculars, water and a snack, and walking sticks if desired. Hiking boots preferred.

Walks are sponsored by the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources, the Rockland County AmeriCorps program and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland program.

For more information about upcoming walks, including directions, please call 845-708-7307 or e-mail rcamericorps@co.rockland.ny.us.  For more information about the trails visit www.rocklandsteps.org.