Bear Mountain Loop

Bear Mountain Loop
An outing with Sundance Outdoor Adventure Society.

Full details to follow as we get closer to the date. But we plan on hiking up the Major Welch Trail to the Perkins Tower and returning down on the AT to complete the loop.

CHECKLIST: Water, snacks, lunch, headlamp, walking sticks, layers for clothing, contribution towards gas, tolls and parking and entrance fees.

It's a steep incline up and lots of stone steps heading down. In other words, it's a hard 4 /4.5 mile, 3-4 hour hike.

MEETING POINTS
Jackson Heights
8:30 AM Departure

Please drop us a comment if your interested. Let us know if you need a ride, or plan to meet us there. And if you're driving, let us know if you have room for 1 or 2 more and we'll discuss logistics and preferences including choosing your own meeting point.

We hope to hit the trail by 9:45 AM at the latest.

Thank you.

⚠️BEAR MOUNTAIN HIKE: EVENT DISCLAIMER & WAIVER ⚠️

Please read this carefully before RSVPing or attending.

By clicking "Going" or joining us for this hike up the Major Welch Trail and down the Appalachian Trail stone steps, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Assumption of Risk: Hiking is an inherently strenuous and hazardous outdoor activity. Risks include, but are not limited to, steep and uneven granite terrain, slick rock surfaces, fatigue, changing weather conditions, and physical injury. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you assume all risks associated with the event.

Release of Liability: The event organizers and hike leaders are volunteers—not professional, certified guides. By attending, you agree to release and hold harmless the organizers from any and all liability, claims, or demands for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property that may occur during the event.

Personal Responsibility & Fitness: You are solely responsible for evaluating your own physical health and fitness to ensure you can safely complete a rugged climb and a steep, rocky descent. You agree to carry adequate water, snacks, appropriate layers, and sturdy footwear.

Right to Refuse: To protect the safety of the group, organizers reserve the right to turn away any participant who arrives inadequately prepared (such as lacking proper footwear or water).

Group Etiquette: We will stick together, respect the trail, and look out for one another, but everyone remains responsible for their own navigation and pacing.

Disclaimer written with the help of AI. Forgive any spelling errors and mistakes in general.

Bottom Line: Let’s stay safe, respect the mountain and each other and enjoy the day and the climb!