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Dutchess Rail Trail

Hopewell Junction, New York

12.86 mi / 197 ft gain

Pelton Pond

Hopewell Junction, New York

1.08 mi / 92 ft gain

Bald Hill and Lambs Hill via Wilkinson Memorial Trail

Cold Spring, New York

7.17 mi / 1660 ft gain

Three Lakes and Appalachian Trail Loop

Hopewell Junction, New York

7.64 mi / 827 ft gain

Candlewood Hill Loop

Cold Spring, New York

8.01 mi / 1063 ft gain

Beaver Pond via Appalachian Trail

Hopewell Junction, New York

5.0
3 mi / 400 ft gain

Lake Canopus Viewpoint

Hopewell Junction, New York

4.0
2.07 mi / 148 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Canopus Lake to Graymoor

Cold Spring, New York

11.76 mi / 1306 ft gain

Hudson Highlands Overlook Trail

Beacon, New York

3.29 mi / 1017 ft gain

Places to stay

Bear Mountain Inn

Tomkins Cove, New York

Bear Mountain Inn

From $109 / night

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

Naugatuck, Connecticut

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters

Thomaston, Connecticut

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters

Getaway Catskills West

Catskill, New York

Getaway Catskills West

From $209 / night

Getaway Catskills East

Catskill, New York

Getaway Catskills East

From $209 / night

Guides and stories

5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Getaway to Bear Mountain, New York

5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Getaway to Bear Mountain, New York

Sara Sheehy

Escape the Bustle of New York City with a Weekend at Bear Mountain

Escape the Bustle of New York City with a Weekend at Bear Mountain

The Outbound Collective

Earth Day 2020 Goes Online: How to Get Involved

Earth Day 2020 Goes Online: How to Get Involved

Jonathan Stull

Chasing Fall: A Day in the Catskills

Chasing Fall: A Day in the Catskills

Jack Tumen

Pursuit Gear Kit 2018

Pursuit Gear Kit 2018

Pursuit Series

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