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Bear Mountain Climb – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from United States Military Academy

Bear Mountain Climb – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from United States Military Academy

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Bear Mountain Climb – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from United States Military Academy

02:20

40.3km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.4 km for 94 m

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Parking

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5.19 km

Highland Falls

Highlight • Settlement

Highland Falls, once Buttermilk Falls, transformed into a village in Orange County. Officially incorporated in 1906, it boasts a population of 3,684 as of 2020. Recognized for its suburban allure, …

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13.6 km

Bear Mountain State Park South Entrance Road

Highlight • Climb

Be careful when crossing the road to begin the climb up Bear Mountain.

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14.0 km

Bear Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A 4.6 mile climb from starting near the Hudson River by 9W going all the way to the summit. The gradient is 4-5% through most of the climb with a …

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21.1 km

View of the Hudson River from Bear Mountain

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Bear Mountain, located in the Hudson Highlands of southeastern New York, is one of the most notable landmarks on the Appalachian Trail in the state. The AT crosses directly over …

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21.2 km

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At its peak, Bear Mountian is just shy of 1,300ft in elevation on a 4.5 mile stretch of beautiful paved road - a tiny mole hill compared to some of …

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21.4 km

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Long and challenging climb, but definitely worth it

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21.4 km

On the plateau of Bear Mountain is the Perkins Memorial Tower. At the same time you have a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline and the mountains. In addition, you have a great view of the Hudson River.

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40.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

8.48 km

577 m

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

17.2 km

594 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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Bear Mountain Climb – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from United States Military Academy

Highland Falls

Bear Mountain State Park South Entrance Road

Bear Mountain Climb

View of the Hudson River from Bear Mountain

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Perkins Memorial Tower

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