All of New York’s hiking trails are unique and have something different to offer. For instance, there are quite a few hikes that lead to fascinating and abandoned places in New York. One such hike can be found in Doodletown, New York. An exhilarating trek, the hike to ruins in New York will bring you to one of the state’s most historic and forgotten about towns.

With its history dating back all the way to the 17th century, the forgotten town of Doodletown, New York is easily one of the most interesting abandoned places in New York.

A hamlet that falls within the town of Stony Point, visitors interested in exploring Doodletown can check out the area today, as it's part of Bear Mountain State Park.

There are quite a few ways to hike to the lost town, but most people trek along the Cornell Mine Trail and the 1777 East Trail from the intersection of Route 9W and Doodletown Brook.

After hiking through the woods to a secluded part of Rockland County, you'll begin to see some of the over 30 informational signs that are placed throughout Doodletown.

Each sign tells a quick story of the land you see before you, describing what once stood at the site and its significance to the town.

Most of Doodletown's homes and structures were completely demolished by 1970.

However, Doodletown's historic stone schoolhouse was left untouched, so that it could be used as a shelter by local hikers. Unfortunately, though, it was demolished in 1980, after being vandalized numerous times.

But today, pieces of the town's history are still visible, with the Doodletown's cemeteries still intact and filled with graves that date back centuries ago.

Hike through Doodletown, and you'll be able to imagine what life was like during the early 1920s, when the town ultimately reached its peak.

At the height of the town's population, it had over 300 residents and 70 residential homes that had long been occupied by generations of families.

If you're looking for a hike that will fascinate you and teach you about a forgotten piece of history, then you'll want to plan a trip down to Doodletown ASAP!

So, how exactly did this town come to be demolished and taken over by nature? The story is one that is actually quite heartbreaking. Many of the families that occupied Doodletown had family ties dating back to the 18th century and had long called this little hamlet home. Sadly, the state became determined to take over the land and make it part of Bear Mountain State Park. Many of the residents fought to keep their land and refused to sell their properties. Eventually, though, their hands were forced through eminent domain. Residents of Doodletown were completely gone by the mid-1960s, with nothing ever becoming of the land.

So, did you know about this hike to ruins in New York? Ever visited Doodletown, New York? If so, what'd you think? Tell us!

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