Distance

25.0 mi to summit

26.9 mi total

Elevation

293 ft start

1,345 ft max

Vertical

4,534 ft gain

Time

9 hr 2 min to summit

9 hr 37 min total

Traverse of the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail that spans the eastern side of Harriman State Park, plus some bonus miles and elevation with an out-and-back of Bear Mountain along the Appalachian Trail to finish up the trek. Marathon of a day- 26.3 miles and 5,160 feet of gain in 9.5 hours of solid hiking. Caught the sunrise atop Nordkop Mountain, had beautiful bluebird skies all day, and was able to make it home in time for dinner!

Route name

Bear Mountain 26.9 mi route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

no info yet

Key gear

no info yet

Other peaks climbed on this trip

Nimblefoot

Wow! Nice little stroll through the park.....cool!

wacbravo

Thanks Nimblefoot! It was really enjoyable to immerse myself in Harriman for the day!

Nimblefoot

That’s the way to do it. Did the Mrs join you that day?

wacbravo

No, due to work she couldn't join me for this one. But she's been working her way up to the longer day hikes. She has her sights on a single day thru of the Devil's Path later this year, and I'm excited to watch her crush it!

Nimblefoot

Good for her👍 It’s a great achievement. I hope to do it again myself.