Hiking in Bear Mountain State Park

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Bear Mountain State Park is a great day-trip escape from New York City. With hikes for every level of adventurer, there are hundreds of miles of trails to explore within the park and plenty of other options for a fun day out. Some of the trails date back nearly 250 years and hiking is undoubtedly the best way to enjoy Hudson Valley terrain and experience the untouched nature around you.

What you get on this adventure:

• An experienced local guide with extensive knowledge of the area
• Transportation to and from NYC
• Lunch at Bear Mountain Inn included in price (*dietary restrictions can be accommodated)

Hiring a local guide offers you the chance to experience Bear Mountain’s beauty to the fullest. Local guides know all the hidden gems the area has to offer, will explain the history and geology during the historic hiking tour, and will transport you to and from the destination. And, if something unpredictable happens, your guide will know just what to do if the weather takes a turn or something unexpected happens.

Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:

• Small day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around 25L)
• Water bottle or hydration pack
• Hiking shoes or boots and proper hiking socks
• Spare clothes for layering
• Toiletries (sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, etc.)
• Sunglasses
• Camera — optional (but recommended)

• 8:45 AM: Arrive at the NYC pick-up location and meet your guide
• 9:00 AM: Transportation to Bear Mountain State Park
• 10:30 AM: Begin three-mile guided hike on the 1777 Trail
• 1:45 PM: Lunch at the Blue Roof Tapas Room in the Bear Mountain Inn
• 3:00 PM: Private-guided tour on West Point campus
• 5:15 PM: Arrive back in NYC at the drop-off location

This historic Bear Mountain State Park hike is for beginners and family-friendly. You need to be able to hike for around three miles over three hours with little elevation gain. It should be suitable for most people, but if you have any questions about whether this adventure is right for your party, please contact us.

Everybody is welcome on this hiking adventure. If you plan to hike with minors, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

This hiking tour is for private individuals and groups only. Group size is between 6-11 people with one guide. Pricing is per person. If you’re travelling with more or less people, please contact us prior to booking for pricing info and to make arrangements.

Tours are scheduled to fit with the seasons and ideal hiking conditions. When the weather does not cooperate, your guide will know the correct course of action to take. Whether that’s shifting to a more favorable location or postponing until conditions approve, your guide will know just what to do. In the event of predictably bad weather, you will be contacted prior to the trip to discuss suitable alternatives.

It’s highly recommended that you cover all your bases with travel and medical insurance. While hiking might seem like a low-risk outdoor activity, accidents can happen anywhere and we recommend insurance to avoid paying out of pocket for costly medical expenses. And as we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to have cancellation insurance that also covers lost baggage. It’s tried and tested and it works.

All policies regarding cancellation, rescheduling and trip insurance will be clearly laid out by your guide prior to booking your adventure. Contact us if you’d like more information on a specific adventure.

• This tour departs from New York City, New York
• Pick-up/drop-off location: Upper West Side (76th and Broadway)