Ghost Town History Hiking Tour | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Ghost Town History Hiking Tour

Location

Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY 10911

41.29614 -74.006107

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 17, 2016, 10:00AM
  • September 24, 2016, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description With photos and maps in hand, tour the "Ghost Town" Doodletown, with "Friends of Doodletown" member Mark Jelley. See the cemeteries, sidewalks, walls and foundations, with photos to show how the homes once appeared in the vanished hamlet that was lived in for at least 203 years. In addition, explore its secret places such as two iron mines, and secluded waterfalls. The history hike rambles along old roads and paths, past pretty streams, and beautiful woods with beautiful mountain views. Organization Hosting the Event Friends of Doodletown

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration ongoing, deadline is through 9-16. HVDAYTRIPS@COMCAST.NET or 914-261-0987

Additional Information

3 long steep hills. Other inclines. Please no pets.
Additional Equipment Required: lunch, water

Trip Duration (hours): 5.5 - 6
Difficulty: Difficult
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 16
Length (miles): 6.5
Boots Needed: Yes

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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