44 m away
Bear Mountain Loop via Major Welch Trail and Appalachian Trail
A picturesque and challenging, albeit short, hike to the the summit of Bear Mountain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 358 m
- Descent
- 358 m
Bear Mountain Nov 14, 2021
Fun Outing, sight seeing around Bear Mountain
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 393 m
- Descent
- 155 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 51 m
- High Point
- 393 m
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 51 m to the maximum altitude of 393 m, the route covers 6.5 km, 393 vertical metres of ascent and 155 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Around 5 mile Hike
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Water features
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Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain Bridge to NY-22
This section passes Anthony's Nose, Canopus Lake, Nuclear Lake, and Cat Rocks ending at the Appalachian Trail Station .
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 68 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
4 km away
Dunderberg Mountain -> Bald Mountain -> The Timp Loop
A historic loop connecting some of Bear Mountain's finest views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 572 m
- Descent
- 572 m
7.3 km away
Blue Mountain Reservation Summit Loop
A relaxing hike connecting moss-covered ponds to two defined summits.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 292 m
- Descent
- 292 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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The Appalachian Trail
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