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Bear Mountain

Bear Mountain, Tomkins Cove

🥾"If the climb doesn't take your breath away, the views will" (AMC)
🐕Dogs welcome on trails, leash required
🚆Metro-North to Peekskill, then a short cab ride

Climb over 1,000 stone steps on an original stretch of the Appalachian Trail to a summit with sweeping Hudson River views. Afterward, rent a paddleboat on Hessian Lake, visit the small zoo, or sprawl out for a picnic.

Appalachian Trail history
Hudson River views
Family-friendly
Challenging summit hike

What are you into?

  • Appalachian Trail history
  • Hudson River views
  • Family-friendly
  • Challenging summit hike
  • Bear Mountain
  • Tomkins Cove