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Batt to Bear Trail

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Trail description: 56-mile multi-use trail from Battery Park in Manhattan to Bear Mountain State Park. The trail crosses George Washington Bridge then wends its way 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 and several other parks.
Lodging: Bear Mountain Inn, cabins at Harriman State Park
Camping: Harriman State Park has a campground
Bike shops:
Weather forecast: New York
Tourism info: 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: New York | Englewood | Piermont | Nyack | Haverstraw

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