Highland in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Appalachian Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2009
1. Appalachian Trail Marker
in Bear Mtn. – Harriman Park.
Maintained by volunteers
NY – NJ Trail Conference
Erected by New York State Bridge Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 41° 19.197′ N, 73° 59.384′ W. Marker is in Highland, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on U.S. 6, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the western entrance to the Bear Mountain Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Appalachian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Clinton’s Outer Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); Outer Redoubt of Fort Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Attempt to Divide the Colonies during the War of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Redoubt of Fort Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); Bear Mountain Bridge (about 400
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A different marker for the Appalachian Trail is located across the street.
Also see . . .
1. The Appalachian Trail Home Page. (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Appalachian National Scenic Trail. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2009
2. Appalachian Trail Marker
The Appalachian Trail crosses Route 6 at this point. Markers for the AT are on both sides of the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
