Bear Mountain

Difficulty: MODERATE

Distance: 3.5 miles/1400 ft gain

Time: 3 hours walk-time

Parking: $10.00 per car

[MODERATE] Using the oldest sections of the Appalachian Trail, summit the infamous Bear Mountain with views of the Hudson River, the Highlands, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. The route makes a moderate-to-steep ascent over rock outcrops at times. The trail levels out near the summit, and makes a gradual descent down the Appalachian Trail.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the execution of this event may be altered to preserve the health and safety of all involved. As new information is made available we my choose to change the time, location, route, capacity, social distancing guidelines, required PPE, etc. Any alterations will be communicated to registrants via email and social media. Our waiver has been updated to include language acknowledging the possible health risk that is presented by congregating amidst a global pandemic. Following the…