What animals are in the Bear Mountain Zoo?

Black bear, eastern coyote, porcupine, bald eagle, and many other native species call Trailside home. Four quaint stone museums are also situated along the trail. The Amphibian, Reptile, and Fish Museum exhibits live specimens of these groups, ranging in size from tiny spring peeper frogs to a six-foot black rat snake.

Do you have to pay to park at Bear Mountain State Park?

Admission Fees Parking is $7. Admission to the pool is $2 for adults, $1 for children 6-12. Cost for the zoo and trailside museums is $1 for ages 13 and over, while children 6-12 are 50 cents. There are also admission fees to the outdoor ice skating rink during the winter months.

Why was the Bear Mountain Bridge built?

The Bear Mountain Bridge was designed with aesthetics in mind to help preserve the scenic beauty of the Hudson River Highlands.At the time of its completion in 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world with a center span of 1,632 feet (497 m).

Are there bears in Bear Mountain State Park?

As the name suggests, there are bears in Bear Mountain, NY — black bears, to be precise. The park authorities stay on top of the situation and take measures to close off parts of the park with increased bear sightings. Before your visit, make sure you know what to do in case of bear encounters.

Can you park overnight at Harriman State Park?

Overnight parking of your car is legal in Harriman State Park — you just need to park it in one of the legal hikers’ lots, shown on our downloadable PDF hiking trail map.

Who jumped off the Bear Mountain Bridge?

A Hudson Valley man who jumped to his death from the Bear Moutain Bridge has been identified by New York State Police. Orange County resident, Justin J. Griffith, age 23, of Highland Falls, died around 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 22 after jumping from the bridge near Cortlandt, said Trooper AJ Hicks.

Can trucks go on the Bear Mountain Bridge?

8-axle commercial vehicle (Class 6 + 2) Tolls on the Bear Mountain Bridge are one-way only. Drivers crossing the Hudson River going eastbound are tolled. Drivers crossing westbound are not charged. Calculate your trip on the Bear Mountain Bridge using our Toll Calculator.

What is Harriman State Park?

Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points.

What are the hours of operation for Harriman Park?

Park Hours: Open seven days a week, year-round, from dawn until dusk. There are only vehicle use fees at the following locations within Harriman State Park between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend.

What are the Harriman group camps?

The Harriman Group Camps are the model upon which many group camping programs and sites throughout the world are based. The facilities at the camps, which are nestled in the woods next to the many lakes at Harriman State Park, consist of dining halls and recreation buildings, cabins and tent platforms, and waterfront facilities.