Bear Mountain rises to 2,497 feet in the southern Adirondacks. The trail from Route 28 is short but steep — roughly 2 miles round-trip with open ledges near the summit.
It is reached by the Dog Pond Loop Trail (4.0 mi). Nearby waters include Dog Pond and East Creek.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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