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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Cold Spring

Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Cold Spring

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(5767)

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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Cold Spring

02:49

49.8km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.5 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.70 km

Bear Mtn Bridge to Garrison

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Broad shoulders, great smooth surface

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17.9 km

Bear Mountain State Park South Entrance Road

Highlight • Climb

Be careful when crossing the road to begin the climb up Bear Mountain.

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18.3 km

A 4.6 mile climb from starting near the Hudson River by 9W going all the way to the summit. The gradient is 4-5% through most of the climb with a few short but steeper sections of 7-9%. There are fantastic views that can can be seen throughout the climb as well as the summit. Depending on the time you go there can be many cars driving to the top, but they should not be going too fast.

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25.4 km

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At its peak, Bear Mountian is just shy of 1,300ft in elevation on a 4.5 mile stretch of beautiful paved road - a tiny mole hill compared to some of the world’s most famous climbs. However, what it lacks in grandeur makes up for having some of the best views of the Hudson highlands.

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25.5 km

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Long and challenging climb, but definitely worth it

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25.5 km

Perkins Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

On the plateau of Bear Mountain is the Perkins Memorial Tower. At the same time you have a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline and the mountains. In addition, you have a great view of the Hudson River.

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33.9 km

Bear Mountain Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The first and only bridge across the Hudson River for cyclists north of George Washington Bridge. Drivers can be reckless sometimes but the shoulder is wide enough.

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49.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

4.47 km

2.08 km

992 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

21.5 km

798 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 15 July

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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Cold Spring

Bear Mtn Bridge to Garrison

Bear Mountain State Park South Entrance Road

Bear Mountain Climb

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Perkins Memorial Tower

Bear Mountain Bridge

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