Near Laurance's Ridge Trail
View down to Hawthorne
Near Laurance's Ridge Trail
Nearing the summit

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Laurance's Ridge Trail

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A short downhill stretch overlooking Hawthorne connecting Buttermilk Hill with the Goat Trail and Ferguson's Loop.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViewsWildlife
Access Issues
During October - December 2017, warning signs were posted that a bow-hunting deer management program was being conducted in this part of the park. The trail was still open.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.75mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
143ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
686ft
High Point
541ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This carriage road descends from Buttermilk Hill to the Goat Trail and Ferguson's Loop in Rockefeller State Park, offering views down towards the town of Hawthorne from high on the ridge.

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Contributors
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