United StatesVermontBear Mountain

Bear Mountain

Mountain in Vermont · 2,231 ft

2,231 ft
Elevation
797 ft
Prominence
2.6 mi
Hike length one way
43.4706, -72.9383
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Bear Mountain

2.6 mi
one way
1,253 ft
of ascent
2 h 29 min
round trip

The route starts at White Rocks National Recreation Area Parking — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,175 ft2.6 mi · 2,215 ft

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Parking and starting point

1White Rocks National Recreation Area ParkingRecommended
parking · south of the peak
2.6 mi on foot · ↑ 1,253 ft · about 2 h 29 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Clarendon Gorge Trailhead
marked trailhead · north of the peak
about 4.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3WALLINGFORD POND TH
parking · south of the peak
about 5.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Bear Mountain?

Bear Mountain is 2,231 ft above sea level and lies in Vermont. Its prominence is 797 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Bear Mountain?

From White Rocks National Recreation Area Parking it is about 2.6 mi one way with 1,253 ft of ascent. Expect around 2 h 29 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Bear Mountain?

The nearest parking is White Rocks National Recreation Area Parking (south of the peak) — 2.6 mi on foot · ↑ 1,253 ft · about 2 h 29 min round trip. Alternative: Clarendon Gorge Trailhead (north of the peak) (about 4.3 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Bear Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Bear Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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