Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Appalachian Trail
This 2,000 mile hiker’s path from Georgia to Maine goes over the top of Bear Mountain at 1,300 feet, and down to the lowest spot on the entire trail (120 feet) at the Bear Den.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 41° 19.063′ N, 73° 59.323′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on a walking trail through the zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indian Campsite (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt Whitman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (about 400 feet away); Bear Mt. Bridge (about 500 feet away); Anthonys Nose (about 500 feet away); Ancient Canyon (about 500 feet away); Railroads (about 500 feet away); Scenic Road (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear Mountain.
Also see . . .
1. Appalachian National Scenic Trail. National Park Service website. (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Appalachian Trail Home Page. (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.