December Monthly Hike

Hike Bear Mountain Inn to Perkins Tower via Appalachian Trail This is the December hike for Trailside Museum and Zoo's Monthly Hiking Series. We start at the Bear Mountain Inn, and follow the Appalachian Trail for 1.5 miles to the top of Bear Mountain and Perkins Memorial Tower. We will pause to take in the view and enjoy a snack. We return to the Inn via the Appalachian Trail. Be sure to bring enough water for the whole hike. There are no water sources once we start up the trail. There are porta-potties at the top, but no running water. Hikers report this trail as Moderate to Hard and will involve a 1,131 ft elevation gain over the course of the 1.5 miles. Good trail shoes are essential. Total distance 3 miles. Trail snacks recommended. Parking fee at Bear Mountain $10 per car. Registration Required! Eventbrite link or QR code at top of page.