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Summary: Harvey Mountain is one of the highest points in Columbia County. Near the summit is a large field filled with blueberries. This picnic spot, complete with a table, provides nice views of the Taconics to the South and Catskills to the Southwest. You will be travelling on a combination of old roads and foot paths which wind through a mostly hard-wood forest. Be sure to watch out for the trail markers. It is easy to make a wrong turn. The trail starts opposite of camp site #1 near the parking area. It is marked with blue disks. After 0.3 miles, you reach a junction. Turn right on the red trail which leads 1.2 miles to the picnic area. The actual summit is past the picnic spot in the woods. There is a concrete marker at the boundary between MA and NY. You may want to combine this hike with the Beebe Hill fire tower hike. It is only a few minutes drive away. Trailhead: Take NY Rte 90 East to Exit B3. Continue on NY Rte 22 South for 3 miles. Turn left onto East Hill Rd. The parking area is on the right after 0.4 miles. (Lat:42.326 Lon:-73.44) Trail Guides for Harvey Mountain: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: NYS DEC Region 4 Forest Ranger 518-828-0236 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by George Senft, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Barry on 4/21/2012 I'm afraid that Clara is right. This is a really nice trail except it is impossible to avoid all the poison ivy, even with your eyes trained on the edges of the narrow trail. Unless you're immune to poison ivy, I'd stay away. 
Reviewed by Paul V on 4/1/2012 A nice short day hike, moderate difficulty, with a few steep streches. Great views at the end. Perfect for a short quick easy hike.
Reviewed by Clara on 1/29/2012 What ever you do, do NOT hike at harvey mountain! My son got poison ivy from head to toe! My baby girl who walked ON the trail got it too! I repeat, never go there again!
Reviewed by JM on 4/16/2011 I parked at the first place I could and ended up running on the road misty uphill and flat for 1.3 miles to the trailhead. From there the sign said another .9 miles - it was cold today and windy, but the hike (which I walked/jogged was very pleasant. I was happy to see the trail head cause some of the road was fairly hilly. The trail was easy and well groomed. I can see the excitement of blueberrys in the summer - there was a huge field of blueberrys (but obviously none at this time of the year). I walked to the stone indicating the NY/MA border, took in the great views and jogged back to my car - I think it was right around 4.4 miles roundtrip from where I parked. I'll be back in the summer for those blueberries.
Reviewed by PJC on 12/29/2010 12-29-10 Short snowshoe hike this afternoon...only about halfway in on the trail. Enjoyed a lunch and a winter wonderland. looking forward to a warm weather hike.
Reviewed by RyPeeFreely on 6/11/2010 I also enjoy doing what Sam M describes below! 
Reviewed by Sam M. on 1/5/2010 Has become a tradition to climb up and pee on Mass. from NY.
Reviewed by Brian on 10/13/2009 Hiked this solo. Not a killer but still somewhat challenging. Trails are overgrown in some areas and a few spots need to be shored up, but this hike is very doable. It was a beautiful fall day and hiking the trail to the top was pleasant. The summit is a beautiful place. One could sit up there all day and enjoy the views. 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, Columbia County Hiking, Columbia County Trails, Columbia County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
