Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Highland Falls

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United States

New York

Orange County

Village of Highland Falls

Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Highland Falls

Hard

4.8

(5443)

6,111

riders

Hessian Lake – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Highland Falls

02:03

29.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.75 km for 169 m

After 14.6 km for 94 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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7.83 km

Hessian Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful lake, sitting at the feet of Bear Mountain.

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9.52 km

Bear Mountain State Park

Nature Reserve

13.7 km

Bear Mountain Bridge view from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.3 km

View of the Hudson River from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bear Mountain, located in the Hudson Highlands of southeastern New York, is one of the most notable landmarks on the Appalachian Trail in the state. The AT crosses directly over …

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14.5 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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14.6 km

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Long and challenging climb, but definitely worth it

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14.7 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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