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Lion's Head – Bear Mountain (2,320 feet) loop from Hanging Rock Park

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Connecticut

Northwest Hills Planning Region

Lion's Head – Bear Mountain (2,320 feet) loop from Hanging Rock Park

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Lion's Head – Bear Mountain (2,320 feet) loop from Hanging Rock Park

04:48

16.2km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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263 m

Lion's Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming from the Appalachian Trail, follow the blue-blazed trail to get to the panoramic view from the Lion's Head in the Taconic Mountains. On a clear day you can see the shimmering Twin Lakes.

Tip by

9.41 km

From an altitude of 2,320 feet, Bear Mountain opens up a magnificent panorama over Mount Washington State Park. The summit is on the Appalachian Trail and is located just before the border between Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Tip by

16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

618 m

368 m

140 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

3.37 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

19°C

14°C

62 %

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Lion's Head – Bear Mountain (2,320 feet) loop from Hanging Rock Park

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