Bald Mountain via Cornell Mine Trail *DAWN HIKE*

 

Bald Mountain at Dawn!

Extend your weekend just before sunrise for one of the best viewpoints in Bear Mountain State Park - Bald Mountain.  Work can wait while you catch the sunrise before most people catch a shower on this short but strenuous hike that's just 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge!

Total Mileage: 3.5 miles

Total Elevation Gain: 1100

Estimated Hike Time: 2+... [read more]

 

Bald Mountain at Dawn!

Extend your weekend just before sunrise for one of the best viewpoints in Bear Mountain State Park - Bald Mountain.  Work can wait while you catch the sunrise before most people catch a shower on this short but strenuous hike that's just 45 minutes from the George Washington Bridge!

Total Mileage: 3.5 miles

Total Elevation Gain: 1100

Estimated Hike Time: 2+ hours

Special Gear / Requirements: Warm-weather wicking clothes (Avoid cotton!), snacks/water as you feel is appropriate, first aid, insulating shirt & rain jacket (just in case), trail conference map #4.

Who's Organizing?

Jesse

(973) 489-9785

Click here to email me

Meetup Times and Locations:

5:30am - Cornell Mine Trailhead Parking

 

 

Getting there: Palisades Parkway North or Bear Mountain Bridge West to the Bear Mountain Circle.  Route 9W south 1.4 miles to parking area on left -- just after the second entrance to Bear Mountain Park.

Route description: 3.5 miles distance, 1100 feet elevation gain.  We will take the Cornell Mine trail (blue) south until it ends.  Then we turn right on the Ramapo-Dunderberg trail (red) and take it to the top of Bald Mountain.  After enjoying the sun-risen views for a bit, we return the way we came.  (If we're making great time, we may be able to descend through the ghost town Doodletown for a total of 5 miles.)

Pace & time: This is a short but strenuous hike -  I expect it to take about 2+ hours.

 

NOTE: You are responsible for bringing appropriate gear, supplies, clothing, first aid, and lights. You should review topographic maps and trail features carefully; understanding topography of any hike is key to your knowing where you are, where you're going, and how to get back.

See suggestions for GEAR on the "About" page for additional gear ideas.

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