Popolopen Torne — Local services in Town of Highlands

First off the parking lot is located about a quarter of a mile down from the trail in a small parking lot off the highway. For the trail itself it's def NOT for beginners! It has it's fair share of sharp inclines and unfortunately it cuts through sections of the road as you go up which can throw you off. The monument at the very top asking with the views are amazing! There are also ropes on some of the trees that you can use to climb up some of the steeper sections. You also should pack climbing gloves since there are def points where you'd have to...

A 5 mile trail (if you start at Fort Montgomery) that begins with a trail soldiers took during the Revolutionary War (1777W and 1779). Trail then gradually climbs (Timp-Torne Trail) until you reach the trail entrance to Popolopen Torne. This trail climbs more steeply but the view of the summit is spectacular. The 360 view includes Hudson River, Hudson Highlands, Bear Mountain Bridge, Bear Mountain and West Point Military Reservation. Make sure you have water, snacks and bug spray. And wear proper...

This view is so worth the hike. It's a short hike...maybe a half hour or 45 minutes to the top...but it is definitely intermediate level. You will be stepping and climbing up rocks. You need to be in decent shape to do this hike. It is a rocky trail at first, then it becomes all rocks. This trail could be done by somewhat older kids (older than 8 or 10), but it is not recommended for the...