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Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 654 Google reviews · Running trail in Tomkins Cove, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with a lake and multiple trails, plus a restroom.
What runners say about Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead
“Small zoo with native species, a beautiful lake, a MerryGo Round, walking trails, ice ring and much more.”
I will always cherish the moments Of today. It was special for my full family. My mother is 57 still she went there. After 1 and half hour we reached on the peak. The landscape is indescribable. You don’t have to hike on the top if u have car. But if u r a hike person go for it.
Amazing hike trail. Hike is easy to moderate, and view is worth it. Try to go during evening, you can see beautiful sunset. If you have kids or old age people, you do have the capacity of taking your car to the top and park.
Awesome hike. The entire loop was fun and worth it if you are moderately fit. The hike up was challenging. Was tired by the time I reached the tower at the top. The descend via the Welch was not paved and was tricky as well.
Small zoo with native species, a beautiful lake, a MerryGo Round, walking trails, ice ring and much more. A great place for family. My kid enjoyed specially merry Go, reptile zoo area as well as the bear and birds. Lake view is amazing.
Trail conditions & character
“Small zoo with native species, a beautiful lake, a MerryGo Round, walking trails, ice ring and much more.”
“Dog friendly (leash), convenient parking, restrooms and vending machines by the parking as well as at the top by the tower.”
“The trail loops around from the inn; however the northern route is steep.”
“I wanted the loop trail, but got confused as there were no clear marking of the loop trail starting point.”
“Dog friendly (leash), convenient parking, restrooms and vending machines by the parking as well as at the top by the tower.”
“The descend via the Welch was not paved and was tricky as well.”
“It’s a little rocky and slippery at certain places and the descend via this route took longer than hiking up.”
Plan your run at Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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