This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through New York’s Harriman State Park, And It’s A Breathtaking Journey
New York State is full of so much beauty, and there are so many incredible and memorable places to visit. We’re so lucky, too, to have such an extensive state park system – there are 180 of them in all. Harriman State Park is one of our state’s largest parks. It’s popular with outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, but one fun and easy way to experience the park is by driving along Seven Lakes Drive. This scenic drive in Harriman State Park covers 18 miles and, you guessed it, passes seven beautiful lakes. Read on to learn more about it.
Harriman State Park is one of the biggest state parks in New York; it's in Rockland and Orange Counties. In fact, it's our state's second biggest after Allegany State Park out in Cattaraugus County. It was established in 1910 and covers 47,527 acres.
This park is very popular because it's so close to our state's biggest population center - New York City. It's only 30 miles north of The Big Apple.
There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in Harriman State Park, but another great way to see it is by car. Seven Lakes Drive actually begins (or ends, depending on which way you're headed) in neighboring Bear Mountain State Park, but it only passes through it briefly.
The majority of the route's 18 miles crosses Harriman State Park diagonally northeast to southwest. It starts in Highlands, New York, and ends in Sloatsburg.
Along the way, you'll pass seven beautiful lakes. Queensboro Lake, in Highlands, is the first one.
Every one of these lakes is beautiful but different! You'll love each and every one of them along the way.
This scenic drive in New York is special and memorable, and it’s also a very easy way to enjoy some of the incredible beauty that our great state has to offer. You’ll love it! Plan a road trip today and get ready to take it all in!
