Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around bear mountain road. In addition to the following list, a pdf of this index can be obtained by clicking here. While standing among the skyscrapers in the busy streets of manhattan, it can be hard to imagine that the tranquil and beautiful wilderness of bear mountain lies just 45 miles 72. From there you can choose to view lifts, terrain parks and trails by rating type. Bald rock shelter and stockbridge are the nicer ones in harriman, and west mountain shelter in bear mountain. Search for a specific park name like harriman state park, or use the map to find trail. More than 230 miles of marked trails within harriman and bear mountain state parks, as well as surrounding parklands. You can also tent camp within 300 feet of the shelters. Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tearresistant tyvek, this revised, digitallyproduced twomap set is a musthave for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the rich network of trails in harriman and bear mountain state parks. Seven hills trail hiking trail, sloatsburg, new york. Topographic map of harriman, bear mountain, sterling forest new york published by national geographic. Sterling forest state park borders harriman on the southwest. If you are looking for a firewood map, the new york state parks website for harriman is a big help. The location of each feature is described as the map in the set on which it appears.
Harrimanbear mountain trails map nynj trail conference. Trails printable online topo maps offer shaded and unshaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. Hiking, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. The trails illustrated harriman, bear mountain and sterling forest trail map from national geographic offers detailed coverage of these beautiful state parks in new york. Harriman state park is the second largest state park in new york with 200 miles of hiking trails, over 30 lakes, and only an hours drive from nyc. Map produced by nysoprhp gis bureau, november 28, 2017. Background warning updated april 25, 2020 many of the most popular trails in the hudson valley including breakneck ridge, anthonys nose, bull hill, mohonk preserve, and many, many more have closed during the covid19 crisis. Besides the thirtyfive 3500 foot peaks in the catskills, there are many other smaller mountains to climb. Some say that the mountain got its name because it resembles a resting bear. This detail map of a portion of bear mountain state park is provided to hikers as a courtesy by. Whether you are looking for a day trip or staying overnight in the bear mountain inn, this park has a variety of activities to offer from hiking, to mountain.
Includes appalachian trail, long path, all hiking trails, multiuse trails, mines, fort montgomery, viewpoints, park boundaries, and parking areas. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides more kinetic energy warmer colors. Stay local, avoid recreational travel, practice social distancing and check ahead for area and facility closures. Get a free downloadable hiking trail map of the entire harriman with parking areas and leantos. Harriman and bear mountain state parks bear mountain, which some say resembles the profile of a reclining bear, presides over the fourseason bear mountain state park. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking. This detailed topographic map, completely updated for 2016, combines all our two individual harrimanbear mountain section maps. Loaded with valuable safety tips, guidelines for outdoor recreation, park contact information. Harriman, bear mountain, sterling forest state parks map. A single map of the harrimanbear mountain area, which combines. Best trails in bear mountain state park new york alltrails. The new yorknew jersey trail conference is recommending that hikers stay home. Trails, a twomap set that shows more than 230 miles of trails in harriman and bear mountain state parks, look for the companion map, map 118, and many of. Trails map of harriman, bear mountain, sterling forest.
We have compiled an index listing more than 430 features that are found on the harrimanbear mountain trails map set. Bear mountain state park sits in a rugged mountain setting on the west bank of the hudson river in rockland county, new york. Rescues or first aid performed by bear mountain resort. On the northeastern edge, the park borders the 5,067acre bear mountain state park which offers a variety of yearround outdoor activities. I have divided the trails section into list of all trail, the catskills, the shawangunks, bear mt harriman, east hudson, west hudson, new jersey and other trails. Detailed trail mileage numbers directly on the map front. Pulled from our extensive database of hikes based mostly on daniel chazins hike of the week column that appears in the bergen record, the following links lead to suggested hikes that can be followed using the harriman bear mountain trails map set. Laurel falls is one of the most popular destinations in the park. As you might guess from the name, it is very hilly. Timp and west mountain if youve taken the bus to bear mountain and want to get a bit beyond the crowds, head over to west mountain and the timp. The harriman bear mountain trails map set shows marked trails in harriman and bear mountain state parks as well as trails in other nearby parks. At rei, we encourage you to get outside responsibly.
Sections of the appalachian trail and long path, including recent relocations of the appalachian trail in harriman state park. The park is a 50 mile drive north from new york city via route 9w and has scenic views that go on for miles. Jun 29, 2016 an hour from nyc, bear mountain offers some gorgeous scenery and resources. Oct 06, 2015 to avoid getting lost, i highly recommend downloading the aveza pdf maps app and then purchasing nynj trail conference maps for harriman.
The official new york state park site for harriman state park has zero information when it comes to hiking trails. Bear mountain loop hiking trail, fort montgomery, new york. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase. Below are my favorite hikes in harriman state park under 5 miles that. Trails illustrated 756 harriman, bear mountain and. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, trailside museums and zoo, hiking, biking and crosscountry ski trails.
The seven hills trail is one of the most challenging but beautiful trails in harriman. It is available in both waterprooftearresistant tyvek print format as well as digital app map format for your phone. It is a haven for hikers with over 200 miles of trails, and watersport enthusiasts flock to its three beaches and 31 lakes and reservoirs. The harrimanbear mountain trails map by the new yorknew jersey trail conference is a twomap set featuring more than 230 miles of trails in the popular.
Two map set of new yorks bear mountain state park and harriman state park. The revised 18th edition of our harrimanbear mountain trails map set is available in print and digital formats. The user of these trails will be exposed to many risks, dangers and hazards which could result in injury or death. The harriman trail begins eight miles north of ketchum at the sawtooth national recreation area snra headquarters, and gains a gentle 1200 feet in elevation as it winds its way north. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. Pdf version of our trail conference user guide to the avenza maps app. Ski trail map interactive trail map bear creek mountain. Closest hiking trails near harriman, tennessee, united states. Below are my favorite hikes in harriman state park under 5 miles that you could do in 3 hours. Harrimanbear mountain trails twomap set 2005 10th ed. Before heading out, pick up the nynjtc harriman bear mountain trails maps map set online or at eastern mountain sports in soho, new york city. Bear mountain state park new york state office of parks. Several of the ascents are scrambles and involve using your hands.
The ascents and descents come one after another, making it challenging to keep a good pace or rhythm. This detailed topographic map, completely updated for 2016, combines all our two individual harriman bear mountain section maps. Trailheads are located at the visitor center, ranchview, sage flat, and north gate. I have divided the trails section into list of all trail, the catskills, the shawangunks, bear mtharriman, east hudson, west.
Bear mountain map the authority for nynj hiking trails. It is a twosided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with extensive durability and detail. An hour from nyc, bear mountain offers some gorgeous scenery and resources. Welcome to bear creek mountain resort, your beginnerfriendly winter sports destination. Old edition harrimanbear mountain combined map 2016.
But if its trail maps you need, youll be looking elsewhere. Bear mountain state park trail map new york state parks. The official rule in harrimanbear mountain is that you can camp at the shelters lean toos on a first come first serve basis. The gaia gps app delivers the complete set of seamless trails illustrated maps and topographic map guides to your mobile device, along with gaia. The maps are printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tearresistant tyvek, and are a musthave for enjoying and exploring the rich network of trails in harriman and bear mountain state parks. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your gps. In addition, there are hundreds of miles of trails to hike. Stroll past scenic hessian lake on a flat grade, then ascend through woodland, breaking out on to a series of rock slabs that will give you an everimproving view of the hudson river valley. Our harrimanbear mountain trails map is a twomap set featuring trails in the popular harriman and bear mountain state parks in new york. Purchase the map s, or download for free if you just want the bear mountain map, and then open the map within the avenza pdf map application. The all trails list includes over 400 different trails and may load slowly on your computer. Our harrimanbear mountain trails map is a two map set featuring trails in the popular harriman and bear mountain state parks in new york. Bear mountain state park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the hudson river. The all trails list is almost 250 different trails and may load slowly on your computer.
Purchase the maps, or download for free if you just want the bear mountain map, and then open the map within the avenza pdf map application. Backcountry campsites at harriman state parkbear mountain. Trails map of harriman, bear mountain, sterling forest new. Trails illustrated 756 harriman, bear mountain and sterling. Hover over the map to view trail names, lift names, trail difficulty, and whether the trail is open or closed to skiers and riders. Harriman state park bear mountain 2020 all you need to. Harriman state park hiking bear mountain harriman hiking. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late october through midmarch. A revised 2018 edition is now available in the map store.
Suggested hikes harrimanbear mountain trails map set. Challenging but gorgeous hike on major welch trail. Harriman and bear mountain state parks, new york guide. The map is adapted from harrimanbear mountain trails, a two map set published by the. Just click on the upperright icon of the maps to access the legend. Map ride through natural bliss along the big wood river. Map index harrimanbear mountain trails map set new. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Nynj trail conference harrimanbear mountain trails map. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Explore the trails in northern harriman and bear mountain state parks with awardwinning trail. Harriman trails harriman state park offers over 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.
Friends and i traveled up on a mild friday morning and found the lodge parking lot and the lake easily. These unsanctioned trail contain unmarked hazards, obstacles, challenging terrain and features. Use the navigation key on the lefthand side to see if the trails were groomed, where ski. Parking restrictions are also in place at many trailheads. The reeves meadow visitor center, visitor center and bookstore, and bear mountain all of these are located within harriman state park. Plan your day of riding or skiing with the official big bear mountain resort interactive trail maps below. Includes lakes, mines, beaches, xc ski trails, parking, woods roads, shelters, views, multishaded park land boundaries. Some called it bread tray, however, because from the east it looked like a plate of bread. These trails do not form part of the bear mountain resort network of trails.
This trail offers an enjoyable hike to the top of big frog mountain. Bear lake trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near rocky mountain national park, co. Can i download a pdf of the harriman state park trail maps. To improve battery life, try adjusting brightness, closing other background. Explore the best trails in harriman, new york on traillink. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Explore the trails in harriman and bear mountain state parks with awardwinning trail conference maps made by the people who build the trails. An ideal first stage of a bear mountain loop, the major welch trail is spicier than the appalachian trail approach, as well as more scenic and more challenging.
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