The Circuit Hikes in Harriman: 37 Loop Hikes and Trail Runs in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks book, published by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and authored by Don Weise, is a popular comprehensive guide to loop hikes throughout these two highly-visited parks. This revised third edition includes two hikes with significant route changes, and several existing hikes have been updated with the latest trail changes. Nine of the loops are suitable for trail runs and there is one approved mountain biking loop. This guidebook is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the rich network of trails in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, including those new to hiking as well as experienced hikers looking to expand their horizons. The hike routes were selected by author Don Weise after more than 25 years of leading hikes and runs through the parks, and the book was edited by Daniel Chazin and field checked by a team of volunteers. The book features: 37 total loop hikes, with many offering longer and shorter options - 9 loop hikes that can also be suitable for other uses, such as trail runs, walks, ski loops, and mountain bike rides - Detailed trail map for each hike - Elevation statistics and profiles with points of interest identified - Driving directions and parking coordinates - Photos of interesting features - Includes a Table of Contents and an Index New York-New Jersey Trail Conference books and maps are the trusted source for reliable trail information in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. These publications are Made By the People Who Build the Trails and are regularly updated with changes to the trails. Author Don Weise is a hike leader, runner and environmental advocate. He is a past Board member and current Development Director of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, and is the author of West Milford's Baker's Dozen , a guide to some of the most rugged and least-traveled trails of the North Jersey Highlands. Don seeks to help people of all ages make lasting connections with nature through the trails. Author Daniel Chazin is the man behind many of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference's hike descriptions and guidebooks, and he has hiked nearly all of the trails in Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks. A retired lawyer who lives in Teaneck, N.J., Daniel joined the Trail Conference in the late 1970s and served on its Board of Directors from 1982 to 2016. For the past 35 years, Daniel has written or edited many of the organization's most popular guidebooks, and has been extensively involved with creating and updating Trail Conference maps and books. More recently, he has dedicated himself to writing and maintaining over 300 hike descriptions on the Trail Conference's website, including easy-to-follow directions to explore trails throughout our region. Daniel's Hikes of the Week are featured on nynjtc.org and in North Jersey's The Record newspaper. In October 2017, Daniel was awarded the Raymond H. Torrey Award, the Trail Conference's most prestigious honor.