Pick a nice day, take your time in difficult areas and you will be rewarded with great views of some special topography. There were several nice spots for a break, a 360 view from the hill top (2nd waypoint), and then the descent back to the start point. The river crossing at the far eastern end of the hike (1st waypoint) was easy in December, not sure what it would be like in the spring or early summer. This would be compounded under wet or snowy conditions. The trail has many sections that are not suitable for young kids and caution was required in several areas where loose footing and severe side sloping to the trail made movement difficult and dangerous. But the hike was well worth it with great views down to the river below and several nice vantage points. The hike was straight up for the first 10 minutes and I found my self breathing rapidly and calve muscles were aching a bit. Through the years a river has cut its way through the limestone or shale and created an interesting gorge similar to what you would find in nearby Watkins Glen.

The Long Path passes through the park just before the trail heads inland to the Catskills. This is an interesting wildlife area in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. High Tor State Park, a day-use facility for picnicking, swimming and hiking, affords spectacular views of the Hudson River.

High tor hiking trails map