Comments - Hook Mountain and Nyack Beach State Park, NY - 01/14/2011 - NJ Hiking: Connect2024-03-29T15:07:36Zhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4079177%3ABlogPost%3A29408&xn_auth=noLinda - No, there was no snow…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2012-01-17:4079177:Comment:295132012-01-17T19:18:20.375ZDaniela Wagstaffhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/DanielaWagstaff
<p>Linda - No, there was no snow or ice when I did the hike, just frozen mud on interior parts of the Long Path. But it's not a hike I would do if there were snow and/or ice, just too dangerous under those conditions in my opinion. It's a steep climb up on loose rocks from the bike path to the Long Path and then the Long Path goes right along the edge of the cliffs at times or you need to take side trails to the edge of the cliffs for views. I worry about falling off on dry days with my fear…</p>
<p>Linda - No, there was no snow or ice when I did the hike, just frozen mud on interior parts of the Long Path. But it's not a hike I would do if there were snow and/or ice, just too dangerous under those conditions in my opinion. It's a steep climb up on loose rocks from the bike path to the Long Path and then the Long Path goes right along the edge of the cliffs at times or you need to take side trails to the edge of the cliffs for views. I worry about falling off on dry days with my fear of heights :) If you want to go, give Rockland Lake State Park a call first and ask what the conditions are. The lady I spoke with was very nice and helpful. One thing to keep in mind is if you want to snowshoe on the bike path (worst that can happen is you slide off into the Hudson), the Nyack Beach State Park parking lot will mostly likely be gated and closed so you would have to park in Rockland Lake State Park if that is open, so worth checking first.</p> Daniela, You mentioned you'd…tag:njhiking.ning.com,2012-01-17:4079177:Comment:294112012-01-17T18:39:35.203ZLinda Frankhttp://njhiking.ning.com/profile/LindaFrank
<p>Daniela, You mentioned you'd go back again <em>"when there's no snow and ice". </em> Were there any of either on the trails? (Can't tell if the white stuff I see on the rocks in the pic above is ice or just mineral deposit.)</p>
<p>Linda</p>
<p>Daniela, You mentioned you'd go back again <em>"when there's no snow and ice". </em> Were there any of either on the trails? (Can't tell if the white stuff I see on the rocks in the pic above is ice or just mineral deposit.)</p>
<p>Linda</p>