Long Path/Bike Path Loop from Landing Road
This loop hike follows the ridge of Hook Mountain, with many views, and returns via a bike path along the Hudson River.
Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway north to Exit 4, and turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto US 9W. Continue north on US 9W for about 10 miles (2.6 miles beyond the intersection with NY 59 in Nyack). At the bottom of a hill, turn right and enter Rockland Lake State Park. Continue ahead on the main park road, which curves to the right, and proceed for 1.5 miles to a three-way intersection. Here, the main road bears left, but you should continue ahead onto Landing Road (marked by a “No Outlet” sign). After passing a fire station on the right, park in the spaces provided along the road, just before a barricade across the road.
The aqua-blazed Long Path -- which will be your route for the first part of the hike -- crosses the road near the barricade. Follow the Long Path to the north (left) as it begins to climb the ridge of Hook Mountain. In a short distance, you'll notice an old cemetery (the Wells Family Burial Ground) behind an iron fence on the right, with gravestones dating to the 1840s. You'll want to stop and take a look at this interesting feature.