Bear Hill
| Bear Hill | |
|---|---|
  Bear Hill Location of Bear Hill within New York  Bear Hill Bear Hill (the United States) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,946 feet (593 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°40′02″N 74°23′49″W / 41.66722°N 74.39694°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ellenville, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Ellenville |
Bear Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York south of Ellenville. Losees Hill is located east, and Mount Meenahga is located northeast of Bear Hill.
Bear Hill is part of the Shawangunk Mountains. The closest hamlet is Cragsmoor, New York.
The Bear Hill Preserve is roughly coterminous with Bear Hill, and offers hiking and picnicking.[2] This is a private park, managed by the not-for-profit Cragsmoor Association, with public access for a fee.[3][4] Scenic Hudson Valley, a local environmental organization, recommends the hiking trail for its views and challenging "Grapefruit Squeeze."[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bear Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Bear Hill Preserve". Hike Hudson Valley. 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
The address of the Bear Hill Preserve is: 117 Dellenbaugh Rd., Cragsmoor, NY
- ^ "Welcome to Bear Hill!". Cragsmoor Association. 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "Stone Church and Bear Hill Nature Preserve". Scenes From the Trail. October 15, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "Bear Hill Preserve". Scenic Hudson Valley. 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
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