State: | New York |
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Address: | 288 Mine Rd, Highland Falls, NY 10928, USA |
Postal code: | 10928 |
I highly recommend hiking the Popolopen Torne trail, popularly known as "Trail of the Fallen". You'll find the trail head at the information kiosk in Fort Montgomery directly across from the small parking space. For the average hiker, it will take you about 30 minutes to reach the summit. Make sure to wear grippy trail shoes or hiking boots. In the fall, hiking boots make a huge difference because the rocks and little crevices are hidden by all the leaves and makes navigating the floor of the forest a little more tricky. Toward the top, there is a steep section outfitted with ropes to help. During the colder months, it is partially covered in ice, so please be careful! Once at the top, you'll find some peaceful areas to rest and photograph, and the 360 degree views are insanely gorgeous!. Please respect the memorial site as many come to honor those who have served and who are still serving. Consider carrying a "memorial- rock" or momento to share and honor someone who has made the ultimate sacrifice. We've taken our lab hiking up here with no issues, and have seeing both young and old do this hike. Enjoy!
Beautiful place there was enough parking
Perfect hike loved it ...
Awesome hike and amazing views!
Really amazing hike. You can do a great short trail. Really tough with a nice scramble up to the top and a pleasant but steep climb down along the trail. Really amazing views at the top with a really meaningful and beautiful memorial for soldiers.