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Bear Mountain Summit

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Bear Mountain Summit

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Bear Mountain Summit

Name: Bear Mountain Summit
Rating: 2

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Location: Orange County, New York, United States

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1. Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail — Bear Mountain State Park

6.43km

02:13

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Major Welch Trail – Viewpoint loop from Peekskill

9.72km

03:10

410m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hessian Lake – Bear Mountain Summit loop from Peekskill

16.9km

05:20

640m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

June 24, 2025

Bear Mountain, located in the Hudson Highlands of southeastern New York, is one of the most notable landmarks on the Appalachian Trail in the state. The AT crosses directly over the summit, which stands at 1,305 feet, which is not especially high, but it is a historically and symbolically significant summit; it’s home to the oldest continuously maintained section of the Appalachian Trail, built in 1923, and features wide stone steps and paved walkways constructed by trail crews and the Civilian Conservation Corps. For many hikers, Bear Mountain is also the site of the lowest elevation point on the AT, near the Hudson River just before the climb.

From the top, you get sweeping views of the Hudson Valley, and the surrounding Bear Mountain State Park includes a lake, picnic areas, the Trailside Museum and Zoo (which the AT technically passes through), and access to nearby Perkins Memorial Tower. It’s a popular day hike, so don’t be surprised to share the trail with weekend crowds, especially in fall.

Felix

October 31, 2022

No views here as they are blocked by the trees, but it's the tallest natural point on the mountain as the geodesic marker indicates

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Orange County, New York, United States

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Bear Mountain Summit

1. Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail — Bear Mountain State Park

2. Major Welch Trail – Viewpoint loop from Peekskill

3. Hessian Lake – Bear Mountain Summit loop from Peekskill

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