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Bear Mountain Trail

Winding through just under seven kilometers of Adirondack terrain, this trail within the Lake Wilderness Network is reported to offer the kind of varied topography that rewards patient observation. The route's moderate length makes it accessible to hikers seeking a half-day immersion in the region's forested character, though the ascent—if the name is any indication—likely demands steady effort. Along its course, the path is said to reveal intermittent views across the surrounding wilderness, the sort of earned vistas that arrive after sustained climbing through northern hardwood and conifer stands.

Length
4.2 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,139 ftMin 1,480 ftNet gain 795 ft
2,139 ft1,480 ft0 mi1.0 mi2.1 mi3.1 mi4.2 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
24.9 mi away
Restaurant
PorkBusters BBQ
16.8 mi away
General store
Otto's Abode
6.7 mi away
Shelter
Bear Mountain Lean-to
0.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (9)
Lakes & ponds (22)
Trails (18)
Lean-tos (28)
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to0.3 mi
  • CL 414.4 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To5.5 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-to5.1 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to9.9 mi
  • Big Shallow Shelter11.8 mi
  • Cage Lake Springhole Lean-to11.0 mi
  • High Falls No. 2 Lean-To9.9 mi
Primitive campsites (335)
  • CL 21.0 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 21.0 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 31.2 mi
  • CL 31.2 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 41.2 mi
  • CL 41.2 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 51.3 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 101.8 mi
§ Nearby parking

57 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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