RBBN Hike Bear Mountain Summit

Bear Mountain Park
Orange Co, NY &
Rockland Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Appalachian Trail: White blaze
Appalachian Trail Spur: Blue blaze

Total Time: 1:10 hour
Estimated Distance: 1.5 Miles

Pros: Great views and scenic area
Cons: Busy area
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Slightly difficult

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjRJTi6oJzfPcM4U9

Hiking Partners:
RBBN Hiking Partners

I took a group of people that were part of a networking group on a business networking hike on top of Bear Mountain in the evening. The group was part of the RBBN Networking group. The weather was perfect, at about 70 degrees and low humidity. 

We parked at the top of Perkins Drive, by the tower, and took the Appalachian Trail Spur to the Appalachian Trail down to the view from the southern part of Bear Mountain. We then went along the southern ridge side and descending on the steps to old road, which we took back to the other side of the Appalachian Trail. We then took the trail back up the mountain to the tower.

Map of the Route

Group at the Beginning of the Hike on Top of Bear Mountain