Bear Mountain.
Bear Mountain reaches 1,965 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. The summit offers views of Brant Lake and the surrounding foothills — a short climb accessible year-round.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,965 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Roaring BranchStream2.1 mi
- Cold BrookStream3.1 mi
- Buttermilk BrookStream3.2 mi
- Stony CreekStream3.7 mi
- Roaring BrookStream3.8 mi
- Bell Brook PondReservoir4.1 mi
- River Road Campsite 52.0 mi
- Buttermilk Road Campsite 72.0 mi
- Buttermilk Road Campsite 82.0 mi
- Buttermilk Road Campsite 62.0 mi
- Bear Slide Road Campsite 172.1 mi
- Bear Slides Road Campsite 182.3 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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- Canepa’s Pizza Shop9.7 mi
Canepa's Pizza Shop, formerly The Pizza Shop of Warrensburg, has been serving award-winning pizza since 2014. Featured on Rachael Ray and PMQ Magazine, they offer authentic Italian hospitality with family recipes and fine ingredients.
- Deli & Meat Store of the North9.8 mi
Deli & Meat Store of the North is a long-standing deli, meat market, and grocery store in Warrensburg, NY, known for its fresh meats, famous 18-inch subs, daily hot items, all-day breakfast, pizza, and catering services.
- Oscar's Smokehouse9.8 mi
Oscar's Smokehouse has been making fine smoked meats and cheeses for over 70 years in Warrensburg, NY.
Sip.
4- Caffe Vero10.5 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- ADK Blend17.6 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee18.2 mi
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- The PERKS of Speculator23.2 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
Sweet.
4- Lake George Baking Company10.5 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor10.5 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Martha's Dandee Creme12.1 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Cree-Mee Freeze16.9 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
Drink.
4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub7.0 mi
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- Bandstand Brew Works9.8 mi
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- George Henry's9.8 mi
A family-owned bar and grill on Main Street in Warrensburg doing made-to-order American grill plates, hearty steak and chicken specialties, local craft beer, and fresh-baked breads from area bakeries. No fast food.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery10.4 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
Stay.
4- 1000 Acres Ranch Resort3.3 mi
Rustic, all-inclusive ranch-style resort set on a river offering horseback riding, dining & pools.
- Luzerne State Campground5.5 mi
Located on Fourth Lake in Lake Luzerne, this state campground provides 173 tent and trailer sites, along with dedicated facilities for campers traveling with horses.
- Luzerne Court Motel6.0 mi
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- Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar7.0 mi
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See.
4- Tubby Tubes River Co.6.6 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks6.8 mi
The Promise Gardens is the perfect wedding venue with gorgeous gardens, rustic barns and mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman7.4 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation in Warrensburg on Route 418, with family-friendly tours rolling on disused railroad tracks through Adirondack forest and river corridors. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.
- House of Frankenstein Wax Museum10.5 mi
The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
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- Where is Bear Mountain located?Bear Mountain is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Bear Mountain?Bear Mountain rises to 1,965 feet above sea level.
- Is Bear Mountain one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Bear Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,965 feet).
- How difficult is Bear Mountain to climb?Bear Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.