Sterling Lake is a hidden gem just about an hour from New York City. It’s a beautiful and peaceful spot with a trail that loops around the lake, offering great views all along the way. The best part is that it’s not crowded at all, so you really get to enjoy the quiet and nature without feeling rushed. Perfect for a day trip if you want to get out of the city and relax, go for a hike, or just sit by the water. Clean, scenic, and refreshing, definitely...
Read moreMy favorite park. I love this place. There are so many things to do. If you want to hike, bike, fish, birdwatch, cross country ski or whatever.... you can do it here. Many trails at several difficulty levels. Plenty of gorgeous views of the lake. Go up firetower trail and see incredible views from the top. It gets muddy at times so if weather was wet bring appropriate shoes and clothes. Main trail gets busy on weekends. There is no swimming...
Read moreJust beautiful. There is a neat little scale model of the whole park that does all the different available hikes. You can press a button and the trail lights up on the model and you can read information about the distance and skill level of the hike. The lake itself is beautiful. Even when we walked through a foot of snow out to the shore, we enjoyed...
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