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High Tor State Park, New City, NY

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Sports & Outdoors

High Tor State Park

Day-use park on South Mountain in Rockland County with Hudson River views, hiking, picnicking, and a seasonal pool.

11 Huntington Way, New City, NY 10956 · New City, NY

About High Tor State Park

High Tor State Park is a day-use area in Rockland County, New York, set on South Mountain. Visitors come for picnicking, swimming, and hiking, and the park offers wide views over the Hudson River. The Long Path runs through the grounds just before it turns inland toward the Catskills. Vehicle entry carries a fee, buses are barred, and pets are not allowed. The swimming pool operates only during summer weeks and is subject to lifeguard availability.

  • #hiking
  • #swimming
  • #picnicking
  • #Hudson River views
  • #Long Path

What's around here?

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    Transit: reachable by public transit

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    History Buff

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