South Mountain Park

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West Nyack

Rockland County

South Mountain Park

845-364-2670

South Mountain Park, 239-acres in size, is located at 164 South Central Highway, Garnerville NY 10923 Rockland County.

"Mountainous land - the ridge, traversed by the Long Trail is part of the Palisades escarpment, which ends at Route 45. A number of scenic views overlook Haverstraw and the Hudson River; Mt. Ivy and Thiells; Clarkstown and Orangetown. The land is covered with a mature stand of hardwood trees. The ridge lacks large water retention areas with most of the precipitation absorbed locally or shed down the heavily wooded slope. Trees include Black Oak, White Oak, Red Oak, Dogwood, Aspen, Tulip, Hemlock, Red Cedar, and Sumac. In season there are blueberries, wild grapes and raspberries, but please, the berries are for the birds."

A Bit of History
"The mountain is noted more for the road by the same name that runs along its base and the people who resided off it in Clarkstown. Maxwell Anderson, famous playwright, made the eastern end famous in his play 'High Tor'. An air beacon marked this high point but was constantly vandalized before it was finally removed. Prior to its purchase, the crest of the mountain was approved for the construction of apartment houses. With the aid of federal funds and gifts of adjoining land, this section was purchased in 1975-76. A large tract to the west in the Town of Ramapo was obtained by tax delinquency extending the park from Central Highway to Route 45."

Wildlife
White-tailed Deer, Porcupine, Raccoon, Rabbit, Red Fox, Coyote, Squirrel, Skunk, Copperhead Snake, Red-tailed Hawk, Great-horned Owl, Ruffled Grouse, Pileated Woodpecker.

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Things to Do at South Mountain Park

Hiking along the Long Path Hiking Trail
Nature study
Scenic Views

Accessibility = No
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Location: West Nyack

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