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Sams Point Loop via High Point Trail

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 based on 41 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 31 in
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8.6 mi
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4 hrs 58 min
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terrain
535 ft
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Jolly 5 years, 10 months ago
Sam's Point Overlook to Long Path / Shawangunk Ridge Trail
Incredible views from Sam’s Point to the Falls, then the ridge hike along the bales with some of the most spectacular vistas. Final 2.5 miles on the gravel road is long and arduous. Entire trail about 90% exposed to sun.
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danny.fortin 4 days, 9 hours ago
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jags108 5 years, 9 months ago
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Jolly 5 years, 10 months ago
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Hwang Kyoo Tae 6 years, 6 months ago
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Hwang Kyoo Tae 6 years, 11 months ago

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Alternate Routes

  1. Environmental Restoration Area via High Point Trail and High Point Carriageway
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.3 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Forest Restoration Area Loop via Verkeerderkill Falls Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.7 mi
  2. Sams Point Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.3 mi
  3. Rainbow Falls Loop via Lower Awosting Carriageway
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.8 mi
  4. High Point Viewpoint Loop via Upper Mine Hole Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.5 mi
  5. Rock Pillar Loop via Red Trail and Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long Path
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.0 mi
  6. Lake Awosting Beach Loop via Lake Awosting Carriageway
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.2 mi
  7. Panther Rock via Upper Mine Hole Trail and High Point Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 7.9 mi
  8. Diana's Pool via South Gully Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.8 mi
  9. Lake Awosting Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.2 mi
  10. 1791' via Shawangunk Ridge Trail/Long Path
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.0 mi