Bear Mountain State Park NY

Ahh good ole Bear Mountain. Great warm up hike to get ready for the season. The AT runs through it but there are also a bunch of other feeder trails that are fun to explore. I have hit this place a few times. If you have kids it's a good spot for them too. There is also a lake, pool, ice skating in the winter, zoo (with exotic animals such as raccoons, skunks, and squirrels), and a merry-go-round. Pack a lunch, have picnic, and hit the trail. Ohh and don't be a skirt and "drive" to the top. When you get out of the woods and reach the summit unfortunately you walk out to a ton of cars and motorcycles from people who took the easy way up. But the views make up for the crowds. The Hudson river flows below and if you look out real far on a clear day you can catch a glimpse of NYC. If you have been here let me know about your visit by writing a comment!