What does Bear Mountain have on it?

Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails.



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Bear Mountain Waterfall About 2km along the trail you'll reach a pretty waterfall that cascades down the cliffs, plus a second smaller waterfall. The surrounding rocks are blanketed in moss.

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Top ways to experience Bear Mountain State Park and nearby attractions. 98% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 95% of travelers recommend this experience.

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Parking: Park at Bear Mountain State Park. Daily fee $10/vehicle in summer, weekends & holidays year-round. Allow 20 minutes to walk from parking to Trailside. Allow 1 to 2 hours for your visit.

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TABLE WINE CAN BE ARRANGED FOR THE COST OF THE WINE PLUS A CORKAGE FEE OF $6 PER BOTTLE. DRINK PRICES ARE $5.50 FOR BEER AND HIGHBALLS AND $1.50 FOR WATER AND SOFT DRINKS. NO HOME MADE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED. MINORS WILL NOT BE SERVED.

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The views are phenomenal along the entire trail, making the hike rewarding no matter how far you adventure along the trail. The strenuous hike to the top of the mountain is mostly unshaded, steep, and difficult in places. The trail ascends over 1,800 feet in elevation over the 2.3 mile hike to the top of Bear Mountain.

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A recent hiker of the Appalachian Trail said he met only one rattlesnake in his 2,000 mile walk from Maine to Georgia, but that was in Bear Mountain State Park.

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Nestled along the Hudson River, Bear Mountain was so-named because the profile of the mountain resembles a bear lying down.

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The snowfall is bolstered by 100% snowmaking. Take some time to enjoy the big sundeck after you get off the slopes. For smaller version of the features for which Bear Mountain is known, head to the Skill Builder Park.

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Driving Tips Give yourself extra time. Trips to the mountains can take longer during winter, especially if you encounter stormy Big Bear road conditions or icy roads. Get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

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The current Bear Mountain weather is: Sunny, 41 F° base and 37 F° Summit, 1 m/h wind.

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If you plan to camp overnight, please use one of the many public and private camping areas around the lake (see map). No camping after 10 p.m. on the public beaches or exposed bed of Bear Lake.

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The parking fee here is $10 per vehicle.

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