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Major Welch Trail – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Manitou

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Putnam County

Major Welch Trail – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Manitou

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(27)

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Major Welch Trail – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Manitou

01:50

24.0km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.17 km for 169 m

After 10.9 km for 310 m

After 12.2 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.25 km

Hessian Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a beautiful lake, sitting at the feet of Bear Mountain.

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6.95 km

Bear Mountain State Park

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

Major Welch Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a steep rock scramble, maybe 1/2 mile long or less, but the views make it worth it.

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11.4 km

Bear Mountain Bridge view from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.0 km

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At its peak, Bear Mountian is just shy of 1,300ft in elevation on a 4.5 mile stretch of beautiful paved road - a tiny mole hill compared to some of the world’s most famous climbs. However, what it lacks in grandeur makes up for having some of the best views of the Hudson highlands.

Bear Mountain is part of our Montagnes du Monde series, head over to bit.ly/3BjZq77 and claim your badge if you rode this classic.

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12.2 km

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Long and challenging climb, but definitely worth it

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12.2 km

Perkins Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

On the plateau of Bear Mountain is the Perkins Memorial Tower. At the same time you have a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline and the mountains. In addition, you have a great view of the Hudson River.

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24.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

3.07 km

655 m

612 m

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

8.17 km

1.11 km

632 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

29°C

15°C

82 %

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Major Welch Trail – Perkins Memorial Tower loop from Manitou

Hessian Lake

Major Welch Trail

Bear Mountain Bridge view from Bear Mountain

View of the Hudson Highlands from Bear Mountain

View from Bear Mountain Summit

Perkins Memorial Tower

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