https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/ https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/home/bear-mountain-state-park-view-east-popolopen-torne-hero.jpg View east from Popolopen Torne over the Hudson River to the Bear Mountain Bridge and Anthony's Nose View east from Popolopen Torne over the Hudson River to the Bear Mountain Bridge and Anthony's Nose https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/home/bear-mountain-state-park-autumn-ridge-overlook.jpg An open rocky ridge overlook above a river valley with forested mountains in peak fall color, golden light An open rocky ridge overlook above a river valley with forested mountains in peak fall color, golden light https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/popolopen-torne https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/popolopen-torne/popolopen-torne-summit-view-bear-mountain-bridge-hero.jpg View from the summit of Popolopen Torne to the Bear Mountain Bridge and Westchester County View from the summit of Popolopen Torne to the Bear Mountain Bridge and Westchester County https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/popolopen-torne/popolopen-torne-summit-cairn.jpg Stone cairn on the bare rock summit of Popolopen Torne Stone cairn on the bare rock summit of Popolopen Torne https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/popolopen-torne/popolopen-creek-hell-hole-pool.jpg Rock pool known as Hell Hole on Popolopen Creek in autumn Rock pool known as Hell Hole on Popolopen Creek in autumn https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/perkins-memorial-tower https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/perkins-memorial-tower/bear-mountain-bridge-from-bear-mountain-summit-hero.jpg The Bear Mountain Bridge and Hudson River seen from the top of Bear Mountain The Bear Mountain Bridge and Hudson River seen from the top of Bear Mountain https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/perkins-memorial-tower/bear-mountain-state-park-mountain-road-switchback-autumn.jpg A narrow paved mountain road with a low stone wall winding up a forested summit, wide valley view beyond, no cars A narrow paved mountain road with a low stone wall winding up a forested summit, wide valley view beyond, no cars https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/perkins-memorial-tower/bear-mountain-state-park-summit-ledge-valley-view.jpg An open rocky summit ledge with scrub oak and pitch pine overlooking a broad river valley and distant hills An open rocky summit ledge with scrub oak and pitch pine overlooking a broad river valley and distant hills https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/bear-mountain-bridge https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/bear-mountain-bridge/bear-mountain-bridge-popolopen-creek-hero.jpg Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson with Anthony's Nose behind and the mouth of Popolopen Creek in front Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson with Anthony's Nose behind and the mouth of Popolopen Creek in front https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/bear-mountain-bridge/bear-mountain-bridge-from-anthonys-nose.jpg The Bear Mountain Bridge seen from above on Anthony's Nose on a hazy day The Bear Mountain Bridge seen from above on Anthony's Nose on a hazy day https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/bear-mountain-bridge/bear-mountain-state-park-riverside-walkway-railing.jpg A paved riverside walkway with a simple metal railing along a wide river, forested mountains across the water A paved riverside walkway with a simple metal railing along a wide river, forested mountains across the water https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/anthonys-nose https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/anthonys-nose/anthonys-nose-summit-hudson-view-hero.jpg The Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge from the rocky summit of Anthony's Nose in early spring The Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge from the rocky summit of Anthony's Nose in early spring https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/anthonys-nose/anthonys-nose-blue-trail-blaze.jpg Blue trail marker on a tree on the trail to Anthony's Nose Blue trail marker on a tree on the trail to Anthony's Nose https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/anthonys-nose/anthonys-nose-ledge-bridge-view.jpg Rocky ledge on Anthony's Nose above the Bear Mountain Bridge Rocky ledge on Anthony's Nose above the Bear Mountain Bridge https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/anthonys-nose/bear-mountain-state-park-rocky-summit-trail-hudson.jpg A rocky trail emerging onto an open granite summit with a wide river far below and forested hills across A rocky trail emerging onto an open granite summit with a wide river far below and forested hills across https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/fort-montgomery https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/fort-montgomery/popolopen-creek-route-9w-bridge-footbridge-autumn-hero.jpg Route 9W bridge and the footbridge over Popolopen Creek in fall color, between Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery Route 9W bridge and the footbridge over Popolopen Creek in fall color, between Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/fort-montgomery/fort-clinton-west-redoubt-marker.jpg Boulder with a bronze marker at the Fort Clinton west redoubt, Bear Mountain State Park Boulder with a bronze marker at the Fort Clinton west redoubt, Bear Mountain State Park https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/about https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/about/bear-mountain-state-park-hudson-highlands-autumn-ridges-hero.jpg Wide view over layered forested mountain ridges in full fall color with a broad river winding between them, light haze Wide view over layered forested mountain ridges in full fall color with a broad river winding between them, light haze https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/about/forts-clinton-montgomery-1777-attack-plan-map.jpg 1784 British plan of the October 6, 1777 attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson 1784 British plan of the October 6, 1777 attack on Forts Clinton and Montgomery on the Hudson https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/about/hudson-highlands-panorama-from-anthonys-nose-hero.jpg Panorama of the Hudson Highlands and the river from Anthony's Nose Panorama of the Hudson Highlands and the river from Anthony's Nose https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/about/bear-mountain-state-park-old-stone-foundation-woods.jpg The low ruined fieldstone foundation of an old house in a quiet hardwood forest with fallen leaves The low ruined fieldstone foundation of an old house in a quiet hardwood forest with fallen leaves https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/trailside-museums-zoo https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trailside-museums-zoo/bear-mountain-state-park-paved-path-wooded-hillside-hero.jpg A paved footpath winding through a wooded hillside with low fieldstone walls and ferns, dappled light, no people, no animals A paved footpath winding through a wooded hillside with low fieldstone walls and ferns, dappled light, no people, no animals https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trailside-museums-zoo/trailside-walt-whitman-statue.jpg Statue of Walt Whitman on a rock at Trailside Museums and Zoo Statue of Walt Whitman on a rock at Trailside Museums and Zoo https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trailside-museums-zoo/trailside-zoo-black-bear.jpg A black bear in its enclosure at Trailside Museums and Zoo A black bear in its enclosure at Trailside Museums and Zoo https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trailside-museums-zoo/bear-mountain-state-park-small-rustic-stone-museum.jpg A small rustic one-story building of fieldstone and dark timber with a shingled roof among trees, no signs, no text A small rustic one-story building of fieldstone and dark timber with a shingled roof among trees, no signs, no text https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/hiking https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hiking/bear-mountain-state-park-hikers-summit-ledge-hero.jpg Three hikers seen from behind resting on a rock ledge above wooded Hudson Highlands ridges Three hikers seen from behind resting on a rock ledge above wooded Hudson Highlands ridges https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hiking/bear-mountain-state-park-hiker-rock-ledge-river-view.jpg A hiker in a red jacket seen from behind resting on a granite ledge looking out over a river valley with forested hills A hiker in a red jacket seen from behind resting on a granite ledge looking out over a river valley with forested hills https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/trail-map https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trail-map/bear-mountain-state-park-rocky-trail-stone-steps-hero.jpg A rocky hiking trail climbing stone steps through oak forest with fallen leaves, a white rectangular paint blaze on a tree trunk A rocky hiking trail climbing stone steps through oak forest with fallen leaves, a white rectangular paint blaze on a tree trunk https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/trail-map/bear-mountain-state-park-trail-junction-blazes.jpg A forest trail junction with two paths diverging among oaks and boulders, small colored paint blazes on trees, no signs with text A forest trail junction with two paths diverging among oaks and boulders, small colored paint blazes on trees, no signs with text https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/disclaimer https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/disclaimer/bear-mountain-state-park-oak-leaves-granite-hero.jpg Close view of fallen orange oak leaves on a lichen-covered rock, shallow depth of field Close view of fallen orange oak leaves on a lichen-covered rock, shallow depth of field https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/bear-mountain-inn https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/bear-mountain-inn/bear-mountain-state-park-lake-below-wooded-mountain-hero.jpg A small calm lake with a grassy shore and paved path below a steep wooded mountain in fall color, reflections on the water A small calm lake with a grassy shore and paved path below a steep wooded mountain in fall color, reflections on the water https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/bear-mountain-inn/bear-mountain-state-park-stone-fireplace-lodge-lounge.jpg Interior of a rustic lodge lounge with a large fieldstone fireplace, timber beams and leather armchairs, warm light, no people Interior of a rustic lodge lounge with a large fieldstone fireplace, timber beams and leather armchairs, warm light, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/pool https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/pool/bear-mountain-state-park-outdoor-public-pool-hero.jpg A large outdoor public swimming pool with clear blue water and a concrete deck, wooded hills behind, empty A large outdoor public swimming pool with clear blue water and a concrete deck, wooded hills behind, empty https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/pool/bear-mountain-state-park-pool-deck-towels-chairs.jpg Folded towels and a canvas bag on a concrete pool deck beside plastic lounge chairs, blue pool water edge, no people Folded towels and a canvas bag on a concrete pool deck beside plastic lounge chairs, blue pool water edge, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/plan-your-visit https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/plan-your-visit/bear-mountain-state-park-fall-day-trip-river-valley-hero.jpg A scenic overlook with a low stone wall looking across a wide river and forested mountains in fall color, a few distant visitors A scenic overlook with a low stone wall looking across a wide river and forested mountains in fall color, a few distant visitors https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/plan-your-visit/bear-mountain-state-park-picnic-table-oak-grove.jpg A wooden picnic table in a shaded grove of tall oaks on mown grass, a lake glinting through the trees A wooden picnic table in a shaded grove of tall oaks on mown grass, a lake glinting through the trees https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/privacy-policy https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/privacy-policy/bear-mountain-state-park-forest-canopy-hero.jpg Looking up into a green oak and maple forest canopy with sunlight filtering through Looking up into a green oak and maple forest canopy with sunlight filtering through https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/hours https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hours/bear-mountain-state-park-lake-path-early-light-hero.jpg A paved lakeside walking path with a wooden bench, calm small lake and wooded mountain behind, soft early light, no people A paved lakeside walking path with a wooden bench, calm small lake and wooded mountain behind, soft early light, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hours/bear-mountain-state-park-pool-deck-summer.jpg Folded towels and a canvas bag on a concrete pool deck beside plastic lounge chairs, blue pool water edge, no people Folded towels and a canvas bag on a concrete pool deck beside plastic lounge chairs, blue pool water edge, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/rules-regulations https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/rules-regulations/bear-mountain-state-park-leashed-dog-forest-trail-hero.jpg A hiker seen from behind walking a leashed dog on a leafy forest trail, short leash, hardwood forest in fall color A hiker seen from behind walking a leashed dog on a leafy forest trail, short leash, hardwood forest in fall color https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/rules-regulations/bear-mountain-state-park-white-blaze-stone-steps.jpg A rocky hiking trail climbing stone steps through oak forest with fallen leaves, a white rectangular paint blaze on a tree trunk A rocky hiking trail climbing stone steps through oak forest with fallen leaves, a white rectangular paint blaze on a tree trunk https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/contact https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/contact/bear-mountain-state-park-woodland-stream-hero.jpg A small rocky stream with mossy boulders flowing through a hemlock and oak forest A small rocky stream with mossy boulders flowing through a hemlock and oak forest https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/hessian-lake https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hessian-lake/bear-mountain-state-park-mountain-lake-fall-reflection-hero.jpg A calm small lake reflecting a steep forested mountain in peak fall color, paved path along the near shore A calm small lake reflecting a steep forested mountain in peak fall color, paved path along the near shore https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/hessian-lake/bear-mountain-state-park-pedal-boats-dock.jpg A row of empty pedal boats tied at a small wooden dock on a calm lake, wooded shore behind A row of empty pedal boats tied at a small wooden dock on a calm lake, wooded shore behind https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/ice-rink https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/ice-rink/bear-mountain-state-park-outdoor-ice-rink-hero.jpg An empty outdoor ice skating rink with low white boards surrounded by bare trees and a wooded hill, string lights An empty outdoor ice skating rink with low white boards surrounded by bare trees and a wooded hill, string lights https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/ice-rink/bear-mountain-state-park-skates-on-bench.jpg A pair of white figure skates resting on a wooden bench beside an outdoor rink, mittens next to them, shallow depth of field A pair of white figure skates resting on a wooden bench beside an outdoor rink, mittens next to them, shallow depth of field https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/faq https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/faq/bear-mountain-state-park-forested-hills-river-mist-hero.jpg Mist rising off a wide river between steep forested hills at dawn, soft light Mist rising off a wide river between steep forested hills at dawn, soft light https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/faq/bear-mountain-state-park-trail-map-hands.jpg Hands holding a folded paper trail map over a rocky trail, map details out of focus and unreadable Hands holding a folded paper trail map over a rocky trail, map details out of focus and unreadable https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/merry-go-round https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/merry-go-round/bear-mountain-state-park-carved-wooden-carousel-bear-hero.jpg Close view of a hand-carved, hand-painted wooden black bear carousel seat on a brass pole, warm lights of an indoor carousel behind, no people Close view of a hand-carved, hand-painted wooden black bear carousel seat on a brass pole, warm lights of an indoor carousel behind, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/merry-go-round/bear-mountain-state-park-carousel-animals-row.jpg A row of hand-carved painted wooden carousel animals including a deer and a turkey, brass poles, soft warm light, no people A row of hand-carved painted wooden carousel animals including a deer and a turkey, brass poles, soft warm light, no people https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/parking https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/parking/bear-mountain-state-park-lakeside-parking-lot-hero.jpg A large paved parking lot beside a small lake at the foot of a wooded mountain, a few distant parked cars seen from far away, fall color on the slope A large paved parking lot beside a small lake at the foot of a wooded mountain, a few distant parked cars seen from far away, fall color on the slope https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/parking/bear-mountain-state-park-park-road-curve-autumn.jpg A two-lane park road curving through a hardwood forest in fall color, stone retaining wall along one side, no cars A two-lane park road curving through a hardwood forest in fall color, stone retaining wall along one side, no cars https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/terms-and-conditions https://www.bearmountainstatepark.com/images/terms-and-conditions/bear-mountain-state-park-winter-forest-trail-hero.jpg A snowy forest trail between bare oaks and dark hemlocks after fresh snowfall A snowy forest trail between bare oaks and dark hemlocks after fresh snowfall