Bear Mtn. / Perkins Tower - 4.5 mile loop - dog friendly

Contact: Mike Clancy 845-542-2049

** Allow time for possible delays at the entrance booth.

The hike - We start hiking at 9:00am so please arrive earlier and be ready to go. If arriving late, just catch up. The pace will be moderate with stops at several nice viewpoints. The Major Welsh trail is all uphill for 1.3 miles to the top of Bear Mtn. We'll get great views from the top by Perkins Tower and along the AT by "Moon Rocks".

The route:
- Starting from the front of the Bear Mtn. Inn, we'll head toward the back of the Inn and follow path along the west side of Hessian Lake.
- Turn left into woods for the Major Welsh Trail.
- Once at top, turn left on gravel path and continue .4 mile to the Perkins Memorial Tower.
- After a break for views, double back .25 mile to where AT turns left towards Moon Rocks.
- After Moon Rocks, continue on AT to the old road.
- Turn left on the old road and continue a short distance to re-connect with AT.
- Turn right onto AT and head downhill to the Inn.

Distance: approx. 4.5 miles.
Difficulty: rocky trails;
Elevation gain: Approx 1,200 feet
Time: approx 2.5 hours
Gear: clothing for changing temps; water, snacks. Poles may be helpful.
Map: NY-NJ Trail Conf. Map #119; Avenza mapping app for the Hudson Highlands State Park; or other map systems.

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