Events

Climb Bear Mountain

Location

Bear Mountain Inn

, NY

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

• September 14, 2024, 10:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description We will begin at the Shore of Hessian Lake, near the paddleboat dock. The first leg will be a paved flat path around the lake. The Major Welch trail will veer hard left and proceed up the back of Bear mountain. This section is a long steady climb with a few near rock scrambles. We recommend a Hiking stick or trekking poles to ease your way along. The trail flattens up a bit only near the very top, at which point we will take a break. Perkins Fire Tower will be open (weather permitting) and there is a wonderful clearing (with a coin-op binocular viewer) that provides a view of the Manhattan skyline on clear days. The walk back will be along the Appalachian trail. There are a lot of stairways installed so the passage down will be nice and leisurely. On the way back down there are a few good places to stop and view the valley or have a handful of Trailmix. Leading the hike will be Ryan Gerbehy, an experienced hiker and guide. Organization Hosting the Event Trailside Museum and Zoo, At Bear Mountain Inn Phone Number (845) 32-6526

Registration

Advance registration required.
Friday the 13th, September 2024 Ryan.Gerbehy@parks.ny.gov

Additional Information

The first half of the hike has a lot of elevation gained. A long steady incline with mostly rocky uneven terrain. Second half is a more leisurely descent with lots of switchbacks and staircases
Additional Equipment Required: Recommend at least a quart of water, Hiking sticks or trekking poles would be a help. sturdy shoes you feel comfortable hiking in.

Trip Duration (hours): 2.5
Difficulty: Difficult
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 10
Length (miles): 4.7
Boots Needed: No

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No