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Bear Mountain State Park
Iconic Hudson Highlands park with a peak you can drive up.
About Bear Mountain State Park
A short drive over the Bear Mountain Bridge, this state park offers a paved auto road to the summit (1,283 ft), the Perkins Memorial Tower, a swimming pool, hiking trails (including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail), and a historic inn. Cross-country skiing in winter, paddleboats on Hessian Lake in summer.
What you'll find
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