Litner Rock
Elka Park, New York
Swim
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Directions
From Elka Park, New York
- Head northwest on Francis Rd toward Hill RdRestricted usage road(377 ft)
- Turn right onto Hill RdRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Main RdRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Green Hill Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Elka Park RdDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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