Historic Tallman Mountain State Park Hike | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Historic Tallman Mountain State Park Hike

Location

Tallman Mountain State Park
450 Piermont Ave.
Piermont, NY 10968

41.039525 -73.916122

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 27, 2025, 11:15AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description We will hike through the historical Tallman Mountain State Park and learn its interesting history as a former oil tank farm. Then it’s out the Piermont Pier to follow in the footsteps of the 40,000 US Troops per month who marched to the waiting ships to transport them to the Atlantic Theatre during WWII. Finally, we will learn of the historic transformation of Piermont, NY from a blue collar factory town to its present day status. Organization Hosting the Event Appalachian Mountain Club Phone Number (845) 519-4247 Contact Email jurasek@optonline.net

Additional Information

There are limited facilities on the hike. There is one steep descent on the way but it can be avoided if necessary. There are also some rough paths and short elevation gains.
Additional Equipment Required: Lunch, water, snack and good walking boots/shoes or sneakers.

Trip Duration (hours): 5
Difficulty: Moderate
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 7
Length (miles): 7
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The Pier is wheelchair acccessible but the hiking trails in the park are not. Please contact the leader for more information.
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