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Summary: From the car, I followed the Old Mine Rd (now a pipe/power line route) northeast towards the Christie Mine, once the biggest in the area. The road gently ran up and down the hills it was built to bring the iron ore to Ladentown. I could only imagine the hard days these miners had. After seeing the remains of the mine, I continued to where the Long Path enters the park. I crossed Horse Chock Creek and passed the ruins of the Call Family Farm. I followed the LP to the top of Big Hill. Mountain Laurel filled the woods with it's scent. At the shelter there, I took the Suffern-Bear Mtn trail over Ladentown Mtn. I passed the shores of the Third Reservoir. There were many butterflies in this area, clinging to rocks and trees. to the Red Arrow Trail. This lead me to the Tuxedo Mt Ivy Trail. I climbed to Eagle Rock and then descended towards the Old Mine Rd. Along the way, I passed a stream which ran under the rocks. The rocks thundered with the sound of the water below. Trailhead: I parked at the Ladentown Parking Area on Diltz Rd. Take NY Rt 202 to Rt 306, follow Calls Hollow Rd (Rt 306) to Diltz Rd. Parking area in on the right before the power sub-station. (Lat:41.1874519932918 Lon:-74.071832760471) Trail Guides for Christie Mine - Big Hill Loop: Harriman Trails: A Guide & History by William J Myles (NY/NJ Trail Confrence) Iron Mine Trails Of NY & NJ by Edward Lenik (NY/NJ Trail Confrence) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Park Police - 845-786-2781 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Walter, who has posted 10 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Rockland County Hiking, Rockland County Trails, Rockland County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
