Sunday, February 8, 2026

Frozen Hessian Lake at Bear Mt

Bear Mountain State Park
Orange Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
None

Total Time: 0:40
Estimated Distance: 1.4 miles

Pros: Scenic lake
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zBG7H5amzYEZya5p6

This was the coldest weekend in years. It was about 0 degrees in the morning with a wind chill of -20. It had warmed up to about 10 degrees when I started the hike. I bundled up fully and wanted an area with others around, so Hessian Lake was frozen and it's a popular area with others present, so I chose this location for the hike. I parked at the main parking area at the Bear Mountain Inn, and then walked across Hession lake from south to north, nad then turned around and went back.


Bundled Up at the Beginning of the Hike

Hessian Lake Signs and Rescue Later

Hessian Lake and Bear Mountain

Frozen Hessian Lake











Small Island in Hessian Lake

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