Bear Mountain Ice Rink & Hessian Lake Winter Walk
Through Mar 7Nov 7 – Mar 7 · 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–9:30 PM (6 sessions); Sun 10:00 AM–7:30 PM (5 sessions); school holidays open daily (weather permitting)
Bear Mountain State Park3006 Seven Lakes Dr, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 · 41.5 mi approx. from New YorkDirections
All ages; kids ages 4 and under skate free; flat paved shoreline trail around Hessian Lake suitable for strollers
From $5Skating Admission $5; Children 4 & under Free; Skate rentals $10; State Park vehicle parking fee $10
About this adventure
Located 45 miles north of NYC in the Hudson Highlands, Bear Mountain offers a quintessential alpine day trip. Skate on the historic open-air outdoor rink overlooking mountain peaks, then bundle up for a peaceful, stroller-friendly 1.4-mile loop walk around glassy Hessian Lake. Warm up with hot chocolate at the landmark 1915 stone Bear Mountain Inn.
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