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Seven Lakes Drive, Harriman State Park, New York
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Seven Lakes Drive

Harriman State Park, New York · Sloatsburg → Route 6, near Bear Mountain

Leisurely13.5 mi25 min1,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Seven Lakes Drive runs through Harriman State Park from Sloatsburg to Route 6 near Bear Mountain. The full road is named for seven lakes: Sebago, Kanawauke, Skannatati, Askoti, Tiorati, Silver Mine and Queensboro.

This drive goes north from Highway 17, passing Lake Sebago, Lake Kanawauke and Lake Tiorati, and through two traffic circles. It ends at the Route 6 circle.

The road is wooded with gentle curves. It takes about 25 minutes.

Along the way

  1. Sloatsburg (Highway 17)
  2. Lake Tiorati
  3. Route 6, near Bear Mountain
Elevation
1,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,100 ft
SloatsburgRoute 6, near Bear Mountain
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
SloatsburgRoute 6, near Bear Mountain
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Park lakes along the road charge a vehicle fee from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
  • No commercial vehicles are allowed in state parks.
  • Sections of park roads close for winter, so check conditions before a winter trip.
  • Bears live in the park; keep food inside the car.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Harriman State Park.

Questions about this drive

How long is Seven Lakes Drive?

This drive from Sloatsburg to Route 6 near Bear Mountain is 13.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

Is there a toll on Seven Lakes Drive?

No toll is listed. Park lakes along the road charge a vehicle fee in summer.

Can trucks use Seven Lakes Drive?

No. Commercial vehicles are not allowed in state parks.

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Map of Seven Lakes Drive, from Sloatsburg to Route 6, near Bear Mountain