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Bear Mountain Bridge – Hessian Lake loop from United States Military Academy

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Bear Mountain Bridge – Hessian Lake loop from United States Military Academy

Hard

3.3

(15)

runners

Bear Mountain Bridge – Hessian Lake loop from United States Military Academy

02:47

26.1km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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8.90 km

Fort Montgomery Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

An American fort from the Revolutionary War. The British overran the fort (as well as nearby Fort Clinton) and burned it to the ground, but the foundations still survive. In …

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10.0 km

Bear Mountain Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The first and only bridge across the Hudson River for cyclists north of George Washington Bridge. Drivers can be reckless sometimes but the shoulder is wide enough.

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11.7 km

Hessian Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful lake, sitting at the feet of Bear Mountain.

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12.1 km

Hessian Lake

Lake

20.5 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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26.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.50 km

3.22 km

2.04 km

1.21 km

661 m

122 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

9.37 km

6.00 km

583 m

< 100 m

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Monday 8 June

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Bear Mountain Bridge – Hessian Lake loop from United States Military Academy

Fort Montgomery Ruins

Bear Mountain Bridge

Hessian Lake

Highland Falls

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