Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail
2 days · 30.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail is known for
The Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail crosses Harriman State Park end to end, from Suffern, New York to the Bear Mountain area, with constant short, steep climbs over rocky ridges. About 23 miles point-to-point; overnighting in Harriman is limited to designated shelter areas.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 883 ft to 4,111 ft over 30.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.9 mi · 49%
- Downhill 12.8 mi · 42%
- Flat 2.6 mi · 8%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail scores 28/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail?
The Suffern–Bear Mountain Trail climbs roughly 6,745 ft total — about 222 ft per mile, topping out near 1,273 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.