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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Peekskill

Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Peekskill

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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Peekskill

03:36

63.6km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.9 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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614 m

Peekskill Brewery

Highlight • Pub

A great microbrewery with craft beers and pub food. An ideal stop before catching a train back to New York.

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25.4 km

Bear Mountain State Park

Nature Reserve

28.6 km

Bear Mountain Spur Roundabout

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the summit of Bear Mountain there is an option to turn onto a spur road that descends roughly 300 vertical feet down to a roundabout. Great views on the …

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30.8 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 …

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30.9 km

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Long and challenging climb, but definitely worth it

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31.0 km

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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31.3 km

Bear Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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 …

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38.6 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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41.3 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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63.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

7.47 km

6.32 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

29.3 km

1.00 km

661 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Perkins Memorial Tower – Bear Mountain Bridge loop from Peekskill

Peekskill Brewery

Bear Mountain Spur Roundabout

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

View from Bear Mountain Summit