Trail description: The Batt to Bear Trail is a 56-mile multi-use trail from Battery Park in Manhattan to Bear Mountain State Park. The trail follows Hudson River Greenway along the west side of Manhattan then crosses George Washington Bridge and wends its way north along the west bank of the Hudson River. Access fee: None required, but purchasing a membership will contribute to the development of the trail Towns along the trail: New York City, Englewood (NJ), Piermont, Nyack, Haverstraw, NY Web site:Shorewalkers Trail map: Available on the Shorewalkers website (1.7 MB PDF) Trail surface: Natural surface is only suitable for walking or mountain biking except for a gravel section between Upper Nyack and Haverstraw Designated activities: Bicycling, walking Facilities on the trail: Washrooms and restaurants are located at Piermont, Nyack, Haverstraw, and Bear Mountain Points of interest: The trail passes through Palisades Interstate Park which comprises several NY and NJ parks including Fort Lee Historic Park. Lodging:Bear Mountain Inn has 45 rooms and suites in a historic lodge and stone cottages. Hotels in Englewood, Nyack and Haverstraw. Camping: Harriman State Park has a campground Bike shops: Manhattan, Nyack, Haverstraw Weather forecast:New York Tourism info:NJ Travel and Tourism | Rockland County Tourism Getting to the trail: Several parking lots are located along the trail. Bus service is provided to towns along the trail by Red & Tan and Short Line bus lines. Map of local region:Lower Hudson region
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