Saturday, March 31, 2012

ORAK Ruins, Jackie Jones Fire Tower and Big Hill Shelter, Harriman

January 28, 2012
Distance: 4.7 miles
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Map: Harriman - Bear Mountain Trails
Parking: Parking area on the side of the road
Restrooms: none
Post hike dinner: n/a
Directions: ORAK Ruins, Jackie Jones Fire Tower and Big Hill Shelter

This hike features the ORAK mansion ruins (ORAK is KARO as in the corn syrup company spelled backwards). There is a lot of broken glass near some sections of the ruins, so be careful with dogs.


Communications tower - not so pretty


Fire tower - we decided not to go up it. It rocks in the wind!

Handsome Trek

Taking a break at Big Hill Shelter

We didn't stay long - it was cold

There are great views opposite the shelter. You can see the NYC skyline & mountains.

Trek checking out the ruins



Year to date miles: 30.7

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