Tom Jones Shelter

This shelter has a nice view, but has been extremely neglected. It says a 1/2 mile hike, but it’s straight up the mountain so it feels longer. It said follow the trail with the red dot and white triangle. Unless we took the wrong trail I only saw a red dot the whole time. The reward is the view. We planned on staying at the shelter, but quickly changed our mind when arriving. It has a hole on the roof with a tarp over it. Their is trash all over the place. Around it, in it, under it. Lots of trash everywhere. Not little trash either. Multiple tarps, dishes, pots, broken coolers, just tons of trash, and covered in graffiti. It was obvious that the park people never go up there.

One of the 5-6 shelters in the Harriman State Park. I took the bus from NYC port authority to Tuxedo and from there hiked to the shelter. The hike was a bit intense at times, but doable and beautiful. You cross many streams and small waterfalls. The last climb to the Tom Jones shelter is a bit strenuous, but I was rewarded with a welcome committee of three deers awaiting me, and a beautiful view over the valley. I found a beautiful spot for my hammock and spent a great night under the stars.

Awesome. Not far from small parking lot. I am actually here right now and I am not sure how but I have full service. Very awesome lean to. It's about 6pm on Friday and I saw only 3 people so far. Not sure about later. About 25 min hike up hill at first from parking lot but goes quick. You should have service so you should be good and follow the white and reds! Beautiful views! Difficult to find down trees though and firewood Summation - love it!

Good spot to camp in Harriman. Very close to the road from the North, a good hike in from the South (3-4 hours from Tuxedo or Dutch Doctor depending on amount of gear). Great views, many sites to set up at. Bring water, there is no water source up top; last reliable source South is Lake Skenonto and to the North the creek at Kanawauke road. Hang food and bring insect repellent

Camped nearby and sunrise nearby on the trail off the victory trail was beautiful!