A.T. - Bear Mountain Bridge to Graymoor Friary - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | A.T. - Bear Mountain Bridge to Graymoor Friary |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | New York |
| Nearby Town: | Peekskill |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | The park is 45 miles north of New York City. Accessible from the Palisades Interstate Parkway or I-87. Bear Mountain State Park is at the intersection of the Palisades Parkway and Route 9W. Rail commuters can take Metro-North to the Peekskill or Garrison stations and take a taxi across the river to the park. A taxi runs up to $25 one way. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 7.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | Bear Mountain Bridge |
| Hike Ends: | Graymoor Friary |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Springs |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Bear Mountain State Park Palisades Interstate Park Commission Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Phone: (845) 786-2701 |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This section is a short day hike between the Bear Mountain Bridge and the Graymoor Friary near the Palisades Interstate Parkway. The Friary opened its doors for over twenty years to long distance hikers, and I stayed with them during my thru-hike in 1994. Graymoor had a dorm style room, hot showers, and an AYCE breakfast and lunch available for a donation to the Friary. It was one of the best stays I had on the Appalachian Trail in the Mid-Atlantic States. |
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