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Summary: Be sure to check out the displays in the visitors center. If you call ahead, you might be able to arrange for a tour of the furnace and mine area. Catch blue blaze trail in front of the visitors center going west. Pass foundation of old church on right, then enter the woods.Cross wooden bridge (over old sluice for water wheel) and the furnace is a short side trip to the left. Built in the 1700's, it was restored in the 1950's. Continue on blue blazed trail. Comes out on a road and follows it for a while, then enters the woods and continues around the lake, crossing an inlet on a berm. The trail the turns south and begins to climb. Follow back to visitors center. Trailhead: Route 287 to exit 15A (Rt 17). Rt 17 N to Sterling Mine Rd. Exit right and go over highway and continue on Sterling Mine Rd. Make right onto Long Meadow Rd then left on Sterling Lake Rd, follow signs to Visitors Center. (Lat:41.19802 Lon:-74.25615) Trail Guides for Sterling Lake Loop: New York Walk Book by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail con) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sterling Forest: 845-351-5910 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brian Sniatkowski, who has posted 37 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
