Bear Mountain 7:00am Hike & Pécan Balls

We will meet in front of the Inn and start hiking at exactly 7:00am, so please come earlier. The plan is that we will hike the 4 mile route via Major Welsh and AT to the Moon Rock (we will NOT see Perkins Memorial Tower) and return to the Inn. The optional 2 extra miles in the vicinity will be decided by the group.

Park in the main parking lot #1, right in front of the Bear Mountain Inn. GPS coordinates are 41.31270, -73.98924 for parking and the meeting spot.

To view and follow the route on AllTrails:
Bear Mountain via Major Welch and Appalachian Trail Loop on AllTrails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-mountain-via-major-welch-and-appalachian-trail-loop?p=-1&sh=cb94f3

To download a GPX file of the route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1894982

TO BRING:

1. the Bear Mountain (or Harriman #119) map
2. headlamp
3. water and snacks
4. moisture wicking layers
5. Microspikes
6. Warm jacket

Distance: 4~6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1200' ~ ?
Hike time: ~3 hours

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