This was a great day hike with time to spare. The 4+ mile loop connects the Major Welch trail with the Appalachian trail. Many thanks and congrats to the volunteers who crafted this sectoin of the AT.The weather was not so great for pictures but made for an interesting day on the mountain.
Trail map
Major Welch trail near base of Bear mountain.
Steep rock face but not so slippery when wet. The trail goes straight up the mountain and ascends (or descends) large rock faces. There may be easier ways around but the rock face is really incredible.
North view of Hudson river valley. Just missed autumn colors by a week or two, I guess we'll have to come back next year... After this picture we lost the trail and wandered around for about 20 minutes before back tracking and finding the trail again.
Fire watch tower on summit occasionally open to public. Dedicated to George Perkins who is regarded as the founder of the Palisades interstate park conservancy.
Thanks trail volunteers, this section of the AT is very well crafted.
