Lost and Found.....Treason Rock, Haverstraw, New York

When I used to have a hiking partner, we would often set out on the trail to find a particular thing or place, and nine out of ten times we would not be able to find what we were hiking too. So, after hiking a small part of the Long Path, I decided to find one of those "lost" places.....Treason Rock, Haverstraw, New York.

I parked on the side of Route 9w North, Haverstraw, New York, directly across from the entrance to the Tilcon Quarry. I jumped on the Long Path for approximately 1/4 mile and then joined an unnamed white blazed trail.
I followed the white blazed trail downward for about 1/4 mile and joined a paved road. The paved road is the Haverstraw-Nyack Bike Trail. It begins in Haverstraw and ends at Nyack Beach State Park in Nyack. The Bike Trail parallels the Hudson River and is quite nice. I headed North to find Treason Rock. Treason Rock is quite a famous site. During the American Revolution, Rockland County, NY, played a major role in not only some decisive battles, but intrigue as well. In 1780, Major John Andre and Benedict Arnold, yes, the most famous traitor since Judas, met in the woods of Haverstraw to plot the surrender of West Point. Luckily, their plot failed, Benedict Arnold joined the British and Major Andre was captured, tried and hung in Tappan, New York for being a traitor. A commemorative plaque marks the spot where this occurred. So, luckily, I found Treason Rock......enjoy this hike and make sure to take one of the side trails to the Hudson River...