Rockland County(267) ► ADJACENT TO ROCKLAND COUNTY Orange County(564) ► Putnam County(139) ► Westchester County(304) ► Bergen County, New Jersey(427) ► Passaic County, New Jersey(138) ►
Touch name on this list to highlight map location. Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
The rivers surface is sea level, and the water is 120 feet deep in the channel. Below that is an old canyon 650 feet deep filled with mud and gravel. — — Map (db m54101) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W when traveling north.
The top of the mountain across the river is 909 feet above the Hudson River. One story about the mountain’s name says the “nose” was a rocky-ledge blasted away in 1846. — — Map (db m54100) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
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. — — Map (db m52869) HM
On U.S. 202, 0.2 miles east of U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling east.
Bear Mountain Bridge
The first highway bridge to span the Hudson River south of Albany
Begun March 24th 1923 – Opened Nov. 27th 1924
To all who
With thought labor and loyalty have
Contributed to the construction of
This bridge and . . . — — Map (db m48083) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
It opened in 1924. At the time it was the worlds longest suspension-bridge at 2,257 feet. It was built by the Harriman family in 1910, and sold to NYS in 1940. — — Map (db m54099) HM
On New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
Four counties come together here. Your’e [sic] standing in Rockland and looking at Westchester across the river. North of the bridge is Orange County on this side, and Putnam on the other. — — Map (db m134171)
On Seven Lakes Drive, 0.2 miles north of South Entrance Road, on the left when traveling west.
Fighting at Hessian Lake
You are walking part of the 1777 historic trail that retraces as nearly as possible the routes taken by the British army during the Revolutionary War.
On October 6, 1777, Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton landed . . . — — Map (db m47833) HM
Near Seven Lakes Drive at South Entrance Road, on the left when traveling west.
Erected June 25 1921
When The British Attacked Forts
Clinton And Montgomery Oct. 6 1777
The First Fighting Occurred Over
The Outworks Located At This Point
Gen. Geo. Clinton Commanded the American Forces
Sir Henry Clinton Commanded the . . . — — Map (db m47777) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
You are looking at the remains of Fort Clinton’s Outer Redoubt; it is all that survives of this Revolutionary War fort. Work on Fort Clinton began in July 1776 on the recommendation of American officers who were concerned that this high ground . . . — — Map (db m52689) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W when traveling north.
The finding of knives, net sinkers, arrowpoints, scrapers and chips, indicates that the level ground in front of you was used as a campsite by Indians while on hunting and fishing expeditions. Additional artifacts, that were found here and . . . — — Map (db m52868) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
The land to the east of the tracks was the site of a naval annumition depot thru both World Wars and the Korean Conflict. It became NYS Parklands in 1965, and is a winter sanctuary for bald eagles. — — Map (db m54107) HM
Near Perkins Memorial Drive, 5.5 miles west of Bear Mountain State Park entrance on (U.S. 202).
Erected in Honor of
Joseph Bartha
Age 95
Trails Chairman 1940 to 1955
Water, shrub and rock always
called to him. His joyful mission
was to cut a path, blaze a tree and
lead countless others along happy
miles to the view from the . . . — — Map (db m202837) HM
Near Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
A redoubt is a small enclosed, heavily armed fortification built to protect a strategic location. In 1776, fearing a possible assault by land, the Americans constructed the outer redoubt on this high piece of ground. It not only commanded the main . . . — — Map (db m52701) HM
Near U.S. 9W at 7 Lakes Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Palisades Interstate Park
Has Been Designated A
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of The
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value
In Commemorating and Illustrating
The . . . — — Map (db m37133) HM
This drive and tower are dedicated by the Commissioners of the Palisades Interstate Park to the memory of
George Walbridge Perkins
Their first president 1900-1920 whose broad vision and tireless energy made possible the preservation of the . . . — — Map (db m65286) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
You are standing on the site of Fort Clinton, which was built along with Fort Montgomery to prevent British ships from sailing up the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. On October 6, 1777, the British captured both forts and destroyed them . . . — — Map (db m52724) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
The CSX Railroad runs trains on 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 . . . — — Map (db m54102) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
US Routes 6 & 202 cross the bridge and head south toward Peekskill. From a roadside overlook there’s a spectacular view looking back at Bear Mountain Park. — — Map (db m54103) HM
Near Perkins Memorial Drive, 2 miles north of Seven Lakes Drive, on the left when traveling south.
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done. — — Map (db m47775) HM
Near Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north.
In 1777, the British attempted to divide the colonies by gaining control of the Hudson Valley. This campaign ended with the first overwhelming defeat of the British army and a turning point for the American cause. General Burgoyne planned to . . . — — Map (db m52698) HM
Near Perkins Memorial Drive, 2 miles north of Seven Lakes Drive, on the left when traveling north.
The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails
You are walking part of the 1777 historic trail that retraces as nearly as possible the routes taken by the British army during the Revolutionary War.
The 1777 trail represents the route taken by British . . . — — Map (db m48074) HM
Near Seven Lakes Drive at South Entrance Road, on the left when traveling west.
The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails
You are walking part of the 1777 historic trail that retraces as nearly as possible the routes taken by the British army during the Revolutionary War.
The 1777 trail represents the route taken by British . . . — — Map (db m47832) HM
Near New York State Route 9 W when traveling north.
The West Redoubt of Fort Clinton 1776 – 1777 ------- Defended with conspicuous bravery by a greatly outnumbered American Garrison under Brigadier General James Clinton ------- Captured by British Oct. 6, 1777 Destroyed Oct. 26, 1777 ------- . . . — — Map (db m52684) HM
Near Perkins Memorial Drive, 2 miles north of Seven Lakes Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Walt Whitman
1819 – 1892
To commemorate the gift in 1910 by
Mary Wilson Harriman
Making Possible The
Bear Mountain-Harriman State Park
Dedicated November 17, 1940 Jo Davidson, Sculptor
[ Marker next to the Statue ] . . . — — Map (db m47774) HM
