Posted in New York
March 21, 2018
This Hike Takes You To A Place New York’s Residents Left Behind
All of New York’s hiking trails are unique and have something different to offer, but around our state you can actually find quite a few hikes that will lead you to fascinating and abandoned places. Taking you down to Rockland County, this one moderate hike will bring you to one of our state’s most historic and forgotten about towns.
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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 to make it part of Bear Mountain State Park. While many of the residents fought to keep their land and refused to sell their properties, eventually their hands were forced through eminent domain. Residents of Doodletown were completely gone by the mid-1960s, with nothing ever becoming of the land.
Did you know about Doodletown and the history behind it? For more hiking inspiration, take a look at these 7 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In New York That Are 1 Mile Or Under!