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Summary: Today was a hot and very humid day with some sprinkles. I took the Sterling Valley trail through some nice hardwood forest lined with ferns. Then the trail follows along a stream that feeds Sterling lake. The trail goes through a deep hollow lined with Hemlocks, some of the tallest Hemlocks I have ever seen. Must have escaped the loggers. Once you get out of the hollow you come to Sterling Lake. From the North shore of the lake you get great views of Sterling Ridge and the fire tower. After following along the lake shore to the southern end you get on the Orange Tr. At this point you start your climb to the top of Sterling ridge. Along the way you pass some nice springs. Once on top you pick up the Sterling ridge Tr. The trail follows the ridge back to the trail head. Along the ridge you pass some great view points of the surrounding area. Trails to take: Sterling Valley, Right on Sterling lake ,Right Orange, Right on Sterling Ridge, to trail head. Trailhead: Town of Warwick, take 17A East towards Greenwood lake. past town of Greenwood lake and go up Hill. At crest of hill look for hiker crossing. Trail head is on right There is also a sign for Sterling Ridge Trail. (Lat:41.23175 Lon:-74.25777) Trail Guides for Sterling Valley Loop, Sterling SF, NY: Sterling Forest Trails by NY/NJ Trail Conference (NY/NJ Trail conference) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Sterling Forest: 845-351-5910 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted 44 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, Orange County Hiking, Orange County Trails, Orange County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
