Woo hoo! at the historic Bear Mountain Inn. Really glad to hear this guide was helpful to you, and hope your comment will help inspire others to become reformed Bear Mountain cheaters like us . In just a minute, the Appalachian Trail joins us from the right. Just a few minutes beyond the rock slabs, you’ll emerge onto your first bona fide viewpoint of the day. Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Hang in there and stay safe, everyone! It’s fine. It took us (2 adults and a pomeranian huskie) just 2.5 hours in case anyone was wondering about the timing — but then we didn’t linger much at the views, only enough to take a couple of selfies of course. This trail section is a marvel of ingenuity, engineering, and backbreaking manual labor, and we are all indebted to the people who did this work. Thanks so much! 8. Offline map recommended. She’s a good girl. (And in the vending machines, Pringles!) Dogs are also able to use this trail. Subscribe: Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. **WARNING** While most Hudson Valley parks and trails have reopened, there are still a few notable closures and parking restrictions to be aware of. (This is not to be confused with the highest point in the state. He was headed up to the tower with a report of two 12-year olds walking. 25. So who’s really getting cheated here? You can park right at the toll house, though, so I’d consider launching your adventure from there, rather than the Bear Mountain Inn. This is a phenomenal hike with fun rock-clambering, multiple wonderful views (some more secluded than others), and some of the most insane trailwork I’ve ever seen. Whether you are looking for a day trip or staying overnight in the Bear Mountain Inn, this park has a variety of activities to offer from hiking, to mountain biking and cross-country ski trails. Thanks so much for all of your hard work, info and insider view. What a great hike. You could also take a short walk to the Popolopen Creek Suspension Footbridge, or rent boats on Hessian Lake, swim in the pool, go ice skating in the rink (current rates for those activities on the Bear Mountain homepage), or grab some grub at the restaurant or the hiker’s café at the Bear Mountain Inn. I hope this all helps — good luck to all of you if you decide to give it a go! Say goodbye to the easy livin’! Which trail would you chose for a first timer? Hope you’re not disappointed (and I suspect you won’t be) if you give it a whirl! Please read it before heading out into the wild green yonder, and let's hope that everyone will adhere to that guidance so that we can keep heading in the right direction in the Hudson Valley. Whether you are looking for a day trip or staying overnight in the Bear Mountain Inn, this park has a variety of activities to offer from hiking, to mountain biking and cross-country ski trails. Veer left to stay on the Major Welch trail. Users have reported that the trail is not marked well. The trail then descends. I went on a Saturday at 9 and only passed two groups on the way up (Major Welch); on the way down the Appalachian, however, there was quite a bit more people. That Major Welch was no joke. There was a NYNJTC booth at the trailhead near Hessian Lake and the guys there told me the new section of the AT is almost done. Required fields are marked *. Hi, I did the hike earlier today with a few others and it was absolutely stunning. Welcome to Land of the Stone Steps! You’ll walk on this road for about five minutes, noting the blazes on the boulders as you go. If it’s open for you, hop in there and check it out! When I got to the peak we could see them working on the last little section of stairs (see photo). Soak it in. That’s where you want to be – turn left to hop on the Appalachian Trail here. #3 - Dunderberg, Bald Mountain, and The Timp Loop. That's cool, too. Also be sure to check out all the revolutionary war history in the trailside museums. Looks like the old link worked on some devices and not others. Together, the two state parks cover over 50,000 acres--about the size of Brooklyn. (And here’s a quick primer on Leave No Trace, too, to help us keep the trails nice and fresh for each other.). You nailed it, thanks very much! We did this today (Saturday morning) arriving around 10 am and had no trouble parking. My bad. But not by you. Sounds like an awesome day to be up there. 20. It’s like a microcosm of the World. Immediately after you veer right at the cul-de-sac, the trail turns left, and you can hop down the stone steps to gratefully leave the pavement behind. Right? and felt like a champ for knowing where to go and what to expect along the way. With an elevation of 2,316 feet, it's Connecticut's highest peak and offers spectacular views of 3 states. Thanks for being awesome! I say yes, you will catch a worth-it scene whether or not the leaves are out yet. Hiking along the Appalachian trail I made a detour in Mt Everett State reservation. (I was a little concerned about how my 9.5-year-old pooch would do here, but she clambered right up, no problem. I *think* it would be about 4.3 miles from the toll house up the Camp Smith trail to Anthony’s Nose, and down to the 9D trailhead by the Bear Mountain Bridge. Congratulations on hiking to one of the most beautiful spots in the Hudson Valley, even when you could have cheated. “Shhhh, buddy, time to stop calling them ‘cheaters’ now,” I whispered. The park opens at 8am year-round, so if you’re visiting on a nice weekend, you’d be well-advised to get there as close to 8am as possible. Question – why not do up and back on the AT instead of a loop? If so, were they slippery? Thank you for taking the time to share!!! Turn right to walk along the road (which doesn’t have much traffic, but we did see one car driving along here). Advanced features of this website require that you enable JavaScript in your browser. Bear Mountain (2,316 feet) is the highest peak in Connecticut (the highest ground is the south slope of Mount Frissel, whose peak is in MA). spa. The loop uses both the Appalachian Trail and the Major Welch Trail. In another minute, stroll straight past a turnoff on your left for a picnic area. There were several folks resting here when we ambled through. For people who got all hungry working the gas pedal to get up the hill?” I asked. 18. What do you think will be the distance from the trailhead at Camp Smith to the bottom of the trail by the bridge ? Between April 1 and October 31, all food items and garbage must be secured inside a hard sided commercially-made carry in/carry out bear-resistant food storage container. While the rocks are not that much of an obstacle, I would still recommend having good hiking footwear for this hike — it is long and quite rocky in spots, and if you try to do this hike without some good, stiff-soled shoes, I’d expect your feet to be quite unhappy with you by the end of the day. A fan favorite is the loop hike that starts at the Bear Mountain Inn, takes you up the Major Welch trail towards the famous Perkins Memorial Tower at the Bear Mountain Summit, and then down a portion of the Appalachian Trail back to the Inn. Tepee and Cabin rental for guests wanting a rustic, mountain getaway while staying in comfort. The lot did seem to be very full on our way out around noon. This is an old, less used, wonderful historic path from the Bear Mountain dock on the Hudson River to the pool, museum, inn, and the Appalachian Trail (AT). Thank you. (Took us about 12 minutes to get here from the cul-de-sac.). On your left, you can see across the field to the awesome carousel building. Almost immediately, you should see the white-blazed Appalachian Trail heading downhill to your right. Hop on up to that junction, assuming you don’t get a better offer to crash a picnic along the way. Kidding! When you’re done ogling the money spot, it’s time to hop on the Appalachian Trail for our descent. Turn left here to head uphill, following the Major Welch Trail – which now becomes an actual trail. At the intersection with the Timp-Torne Trail, turn onto it, which ascends to the Timp, with great views, particularly of the NY City skyline. (Enter Bear Mountain as your destination on the Coach USA site for the schedule.). Harley-Davidsons. You can also get a hint of the Bear Mountain Bridge through the trees. or trees would still have no leaves? Perhaps you can even find a friendly cheater (obvious by their lack of sweat and synthetic clothing) to take a photo for you. In a couple of minutes, when the road splits, take the right fork, toward Scenic View (not EXIT). But even with the sea of humanity that you may find elsewhere at Bear Mountain, and the all-too-frequent litter, the trails and scenery here are truly beautiful, are quite secluded in many spots, and should be on every local hiker’s to-do list. You can download a park trail map to find the location of trails, backcountry shelters, and campsites in the park. We want a longer hike but feel that the hike from camp smith might be too much . In another moment, the trail crosses a gravel road, and you’ll stay straight/right to keep following the blazes. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Less than ten minutes after the viewpoint, after some more climbing, the trail crosses Perkins Memorial Drive, aka Cheaters’ Highway. CAMPING: Areas suitable to tent camping are available on top of Bear Mountain. …. Here’s one great way: Visit the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference homepage and click on Volunteer, Donate, or Shop! 13. In just a moment, you can catch a glimpse of Hessian Lake through the trees. I just have some questions about the steep open rock slabs between step 10 & 11. Bonus: the road was closed due to the weather, so there were no cheaters (or cars) up top or anywhere but down by the inn! As you near the far side of the lake, you’ll find a nice, rocky overlook on your right, where you can hop up and check things out. There’s a paved path behind the inn that keeps heading directly away from the parking lot, toward several other paved trails back in the woods. To pick up the trail, when you’re standing at the overlook, turn to face Perkins Tower, with the view at your back. I did this hike today on September 27, 2018, and the new section of the AT was open! From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Pamper your stress away with a visit to our spa. I’d totally underestimated Bear Mountain because of the road to the summit, those “cheaters” totally miss out on the spectacular. GPS coordinates of parking area: 41.31204, -73.98869 (Clicking will open in Google Maps or the Apple Maps app, depending on your browser/device.). There are plenty of bushes here, but they weren’t quite ready for us in late June. If you skip climbing Bear Mountain just because of the parking lot, you will be doing yourself a terrible disservice. Anyway, I knew we were supposed to cross the road twice and that didn’t happen (at least not near the top). concerned that I would be disappointed. Hudson Valley trail closures and parking restrictions due to COVID-19, restaurant or the hiker’s café at the Bear Mountain Inn, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference homepage, Harriman State Park: Lemon Squeezer to Lichen Trail, Play on the righteous playground right over there, Check out the grub options in the Bear Mountain Inn, Hike the remaining 786 miles to Maine, grab a nice lobster dinner, Head straight back by the Bear Mountain Inn to locate your car in the parking lot. There was a fair amount of litter along the AT on the way down and at the summit as well, even inside Perkins Tower. Unwind and experience nature and history. Bear Mountain Loop is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Mission, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as moderate. People were parked illegally all over the place, including the center of the roundabout at the Bear Mountain Bridge, and were being ticketed accordingly. I must sadly admit that I have been a lifelong cheater when it comes to Bear Mt. Even the cheaters. We could see the fam standing by the flagpole at the inn from the Nose, pretty cool. We hiked from Under Moutain Road parking area, and that trail connects with the Appalachian Trail, scrambles over some great rock Bear Mountain is one of the tallest peaks in Sedona. 22. One of these days I will leave them to picnic, zoo and carousel while I hike up and over. Although I typically would not reccomend this, I definitely dont believe the warning should hinder anyones desision to hike the very senic trail. Let’s get started! I know Fahnestock currently (11/17/20) lists a few trails closed for tree maintenance. From the parking lot (see “Directions to the trailhead below”), cross the field to the left of the Bear Mountain Inn, either by walking across the field itself, or by tromping on the sidewalk that wraps around the inn. Thank you for this guide! Straight ahead, you’ll see the junction where several trails converge. Can’t wait to try more hikes now. After a recent storm it’s common to have large chunks of trails blocked by fallen trees. Bear Mountain Trail is a 6.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Salisbury, Connecticut that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. See how many different languages you hear being spoken up there. Hike in sites for those looking for a little more adventure and privacy. When we did cross the road the second time, it was too dark to continue in the woods, so we decided to stay on the road heading downhill (thinking we were on Perkins road). That link leads to Spam. On my first visit to this spot (as a cheater), the door was locked (karma for cheating). 29. If you’re coming across the bridge from the east, enter the roundabout, then take the last exit for Route 202 west and Route 9W south, toward Haverstraw. One minute after that sharp left, you’re dumped onto another road. I wouldn’t attempt the road walk from Bear Mountain Bridge all the way along 202 to the Toll House, either — the road is quite twisty and not ideal at all for pedestrians. See the NYC skyline over there? Turn left here (toward a big boulder, away from the Blue Trail) to continue on the Major Welch Trail. There are some closures due to COVID-19 precautions, but … Immediately after the giant’s hot tub, the trail splits again, with an unmarked trail heading down and to the right – don’t go that way. A lovely, snowy day. People along the way but still plenty space to chill and enjoy the views. Bear Mountain is the highpoint of Del Norte County, California and is in the Siskiyou Wilderness area. Bear Down for Bear Mountain (I'm the husband of the sharp gal in this member photo) - This is my favorite hike in Sedona, the toughest trail right in town. And greetings from the future! 19. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended. Bear Mountain State Park park encompasses 5,000 acres of tree-covered trails, lake and river recreation, a variety of amenities, and 360-degree views looking out … It was quite a hard way up but man was it worth it. After the intersection with the Cornell Mine Trail (blue), stay on the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, which now climbs Bald Mountain, passing several remnants of the Cornell Mine along the way. Ready for some activity? Hi, Thanks for the Bear Mountain guide. Take it for what it is. (Watch out for cars, and feel free to smile, wave, and mumble “cheater” under your breath as they go by.) They are out there. completed it today and can’t wait to do it again. We did run into a policeman who stopped to make sure we were OK (tx). While the views here are undeniably, famously gorgeous, it was hard for me to build up too much steam to write a trail guide for this hike, for this reason: right beside the beautiful view, there’s a big, fat, busy parking lot. … Please note that the entrance closes periodically due to the storms. It’s just .4 smooth-sailing miles to the tower from here! I know this was the wrong link, but I enjoyed it immensely and it was like I was walking the trail with you. This is a short hike, just 5 miles round trip, but the elevation gain is huge. I very much look forward to deleting this warning someday.And also! Imagination and wonder can fill one's mind when walking this historic route. We went to today by car. in the Pecos Wilderness. My only regret about hiking Bear Mountain is that I didn’t do it sooner. Accessed from the north side of Forest Road 116 on the way to the Santa Barbara Campground. When the trails split, turn right with the Ramapo-Dunderberg Trail, which continues up Dunderberg, with several spots where there are fine views of the Hudson River. You’re cool. Thank you, Nathan! There is also a bus from Manhattan to Bear Mountain (which I’ve not yet tried), for those looking for carfree-accessible hike. Wilderness Food Storage. There’s a view back there! Maybe a little easier before going back up the major Welch trail It was s great resource for the planning and execution of our hike which was part of a tour our boy scout group did along the Hudson River. I counted the steps. Taking the AT up-and-back would certainly be an option — it’d be the shortest way to do it, but I would recommend taking the loop (as described above) if you can swing it. Off line map is recommended to get oriented as several users have reported that this trail is not well marked and/or that there may be poor cell reception in this area. Offline map recommended. Don’t go that way! Here’s wishing you and your fiancé a lifetime of finding other things to argue about , I hiked the shorter version of Anthonys Nose by parking at the Bear Mountain Inn and walking across the bridge . Consider how lucky you are to live in such a beautiful ‘neighborhood.’, Your email address will not be published. From the top, you are rewarded with panoramic views of the red rocks of Sedona as well as the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff. Thanks for catching that! Blue Bear Mountain Camp offers year round camping experiences for every type of outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy the views and watch your step! On our most recent visit, though, it was wide open. Despite its spectacular looks and proximity to a major road, Bear Mountain does not have a … This steep incline up to Bear Mountain summit features incredible views. (If she’s not a regular hiker, though, I’d recommend working up to this hike with some shorter ones first, just to make sure she’s up to it.) From the parking lot and at the stone staircase, follow the light blue blazes that takes you under the 9W viaduct bridge. Pay close attention in this next section – if you don’t play a game of “Find the Next Trail Marker” the whole way, you could easily wander off-trail. As you’re clambering up those rock faces, don’t forget to peek behind you occasionally. For some reason, I thought I read that the loop would take about 2 hours and I used this information to plan our trip. Looking for a great trail in Bear Mountain State Park, New York? I have noticed this at a few other trails as well. You could that walking on your hands, right? Many people just lounge on the lawn and enjoy the views of Anthony’s Nose looming across the river, too. 1. If a tree falls in the woods and you ARE there to hear it…it may be the last thing you hear. I am planning a visit to NYC end of April, thinking of visiting Bear Mountin and going a hike on 4/27. You can already tell where this is going. From the footbridge, it’s about five minutes to your next trail junction, when you pop out from some cool rock formations to find the Blue Trail heading off to your right, downhill. Highlights include grand views of the Hudson River Valley, historic revolutionary roads, Doodletown Reservoir, mining area, and awesome Split Rock Falls. Sharing the summit at Bear Mountain with your fellow humans is a part of the deal with this place. After many more steps and some beautiful stretches of trail, you’ll pop out onto another nice view, this time looking south down the river. I was huffing all the way up. If you are interested in joining up with a group you can check the schedules of local AMC Chapters and perhaps doing a search for group hikes to Bear Mountain in Salisbuy. From this junction, your vertical climbing is pretty much done. Thank you for writing this. The views and little scrambles along the Major Welch Trail are well worth it. And vehicularity. My pack and pockets were full of other people’s trash by the end of the day, and I only scratched the surface. I’ll keep on blathering here, just in case anyone finds it useful, but I will not be offended at all if you don’t read any further. What a cool spot. When you reach the cul-de-sac, follow the trail as it veers off to the right. Just for future hiker, when we went onto the Major Welch Trail it has been blocked off by a small road block stating there was potentially dangerous hiking conditions (presumably due to the recent storm). You’ll stroll along this relatively flat paved path for just over .5 miles, enjoying views across the lake to Anthony’s Nose and the top of the Bear Mountain Bridge. Time to go to work. Hi, Joe! Living in the city for 8 years I have never hiked up any mountain and never been to bear mountain either. We now realized we were much further away and still had a 4 mile walk back to the car. This is a phenomenal hike with fun rock-clambering, multiple wonderful views (some more secluded than others), and some of the most insane trailwork I’ve ever seen. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding and Mountain Biking. One last thing I like to do while cavorting with the cheaters. If you're living in CT and you're not sure what to do during a free day, I suggest taking a hike along the Appalachian Trail. Excellent guide. You can also get directions by checking out the Bear Mountain State Park entry on the HiketheHudsonValley.com Google map. You’re back where you started. Dunderberg, Bald Mountain, and The Timp Loop, Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail, Timp-Torne Trail and Dunderberg Spiral Railway and Loop. By the time we got to the bottom, we both agreed that 1,000 seemed like a pretty good estimate. Congratulations! learn more. Check the trailhead for any notices. To everyone who created this trail, thank you for making the Hudson Valley a better place to live, visit, and explore! My son counted the steps until the novelty wore off – he made it to 200. You’ll find exhibits and information all over the place, along with some 360-degree views at the top. For a great hiking experience, hike to the top of Bear Mountain. Really. My 45-pound dog hopped right on up with no problem. We were in the Hudson Valley for a vacation this past week and used your blog every day to identify hikes to take. Took Memorial Day off work with my husband and decided to hike up using your guide. However, we encountered another group hiking up the trail, so we decided to try it out. Bear Mountain State Park is still the perfect family getaway less than two hours from NYC, and offers plenty of things to do, including hiking, boating, getting up close with zoo animals and more. Much appreciated! Hi Mark — I always choose to do a loop when it’s an option, just to see more stuff. Venture around to the other side of the tower. As the trail continues ascending, you’ll wander through some mountain laurel thickets that must be amazing at the right time of year. You get a view up the Hudson to the north, along with a glimpse at the Bear Mountain Bridge. If you like cool cars, there is a weekly Wednesday night car show on the lawn between the carousel and the inn during the summer. A bear canister . The summit of Bear Mountain is on the Del Norte/Siskiyou County line. (We live in Spain). In my defense I am usually with the non-hiking members of my family. 716. Turn left, slightly uphill for a moment, to continue on the White Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. do you think I would catch a worth it scene? If you skip climbing Bear Mountain just because of the parking lot, you will be doing yourself a terrible disservice. The trail was EXTREMELY busy and we were passing people pretty much the entire time. From the road crossing, the White Trail descends through picturesque woods, until it plops you out onto another road in about five minutes. Please read reviews for tips on how to get to the trail during these months. Whew! How long did you take you to climb those steep rocks? In particular, at step 7/8: after crossing the seasonal stream, there is a giant fallen tree blocking the trail, and the view of the trail. It was the main path used by boat travelers from NYC and other local ports during the 1920s to 1950s. One item you might want to warn people about… we were going to hike part way up Bear Mountain today, but a local said there were rattle snakes out on the rocky sections – not something we were prepared to encounter. Since I realized we were going to run out of light, I didn’t take the time to really think about how to begin our decent. If your Shih Tzu is comfortable hiking these kinds of distances, I can’t imagine she’d have any trouble with this section. North face of Bear Mountain from Route 550 Bear Mountain is visible as an impressive peak from Route 550 south of Red Mountain Pass in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Flip-flops. If that’s no longer the case when you visit, enjoy the new trail section, and start following those white blazes, person of the future! 3. After crossing Cheaters’ Highway, you’ll pass another beautiful section of trail that the cheaters will never get to see. Wow, that takes some serious dedication to count all those steps. Car accessible tent and RV sites in a natural setting. Dudes were dragging coolers across three lanes of traffic. Was this trail guide useful to you? What a nice place to be, no matter how you got up here (but especially if you didn’t cheat). Vending machines. Just go around that tree. (By June 21 they were already past peak, but not by much.). This is the true money spot. Thank you so much for such an excellent and detailed guide! For additional information about camping, hiking and other activities, visit COVID-19 UPDATE. These stone steps must have taken many gallons of elbow grease to build. I’m especially thankful for the warning to NOT go to the Giant’s Hot Tub. Popular hiking trails within the park include Anthony's Nose, Bald Mountain, and Major Welch Trail. Bear Mountain State Park: Hours, Address, Bear Mountain State Park Reviews: 4.5/5. #5 - Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail. Please leave a comment! Bear Mountain truly has something for everyone! And just think how much gas you’ll save by not just driving to the top! I don’t know if I’m more impressed at the dedication of the people who built those steps, or Andrew’s dedication for taking the time to count them all. Take the rightmost option, toward the perimeter of Hessian Lake, to find the three funky red-circle-on-white blazes that you’ll follow on the Major Welch Trail all the way up. Check the park website before going: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/13/details.aspx In season, appreciate the great variety of wildflowers, beginning at the trailhead and continuing all the way to the summit. I kept your blog open the whole way up to make sure we were on the right path and read out tidbits to my husband – love your humor. Look to your left to pick up the trail again. There is an area called Sages Ravine that is just about 1 mile north on the AT after the junction with Paradise Trail (take a right and head down rather than the left to head up the mountain). “Look at all the cheaters up here!” my eight-year-old son said, dripping with sweat, as the trail led us into the parking lot. We did the hike in reverse this time and it was slightly steep at points going down but otherwise a very senic route. The park has over 800 miles of trails offering hikers a wide range of scenery including spectacular mountain vistas, rushing streams and waterfalls, historic structures, and quiet groves of old-growth forest. As long as you go in dry weather, those rocks shouldn’t be too slippery, though, and I wouldn’t expect them to slow you (or your pooch) down too much. Hopefully, they made it out OK. Total time for our trip was about 4.5 hours. From here on out, 50% of the proceeds generated from the purchase of sweet custom gear from Hike the Hudson Valley’s online store will be donated to the NY-NJ Trail Conference, the organization that makes so many of our adventures possible. And really, why shouldn’t there be? We were going to take the Welch trail up and the AT down as you suggested. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Thanks for all the info and pics you’ve posted here! dining. 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