Why is Bear Mountain called Bear Mountain?

Experience the beauty of the Hudson Valley 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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Bear Mountain got its name from its peak, which loosely resembles a bear. Begin your hike from the trailhead and take a wide dirt path heading north. Follow this path for about 10 minutes, until the terrain changes from red dirt to rocks and begins to climb.

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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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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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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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Alterra, which owns more than a dozen mountain resorts across six states and three Canadian provinces, does not disclose purchase prices, a spokesperson said Friday. Alterra bought Bear Mountain and Snow Summit – collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resort – in 2017, reports show.

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Beginner snowboarders may prefer Bear Mountain as the resort is more geared towards snowboarders and freestyle skiing. Beginner skiers may prefer Snow Summit as the resort has more beginner-friendly terrain trails plus fewer snowboarders, who can be difficult for skiers to navigate around.

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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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Sedona's Five Hardest Hikes
  • Bear Mountain. The trail leading up to Bear Mountain is only about 2.5 miles, but it also ascends over 2,000 feet in those few miles – making it one of Sedona's toughest hikes. ...
  • Wilson Mountain. Wilson Mountain is Sedona's highest peak. ...
  • Loy Canyon Trail. ...
  • Cathedral Rock. ...
  • Humphreys Peak.


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Across Sycamore Wilderness, visitors will have a chance to spot everything from mountain lions and ringtail cats to black bears, javelina, canyon wrens, and hermit thrushes too. With more than 15 trails to explore throughout, a single day of wildlife spotting here might not be enough to make the most of the experience.

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