Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroads
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
1. Railroads Marker
the east coast from Maine to
Florida & west to Chicago. It leases
its tracks on the other side of the
river to Amtrak for nationwide
passenger service, as well as to
Metro-North for commuters between
Albany & NYC. You can see the trains
going through three tunnels on the
far shore. CSX uses the tracks below
you on this side of the Hudson
for freight only.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 19.108′ N, 73° 59.224′ 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. Bear Mt. Bridge (here, next to this marker); Anthonys Nose (here, next to this marker); Ancient Canyon (here, next to this marker); Scenic Road (here, next to this marker); Hudson River (here, next to this marker); Dunderberg Mt. (here, next to this marker); Iona Island
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
2. Marker in Bear Mountain State Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
3. CSX Railroad Freight Tracks
Railroad Tracks as seen from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
