# Bear Mountain Ice Rink & Hessian Lake Winter Walk

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 7 – Mar 7 · 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Where: Bear Mountain State Park, 3006 Seven Lakes Dr, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
- Ages: All ages; kids ages 4 and under skate free; flat paved shoreline trail around Hessian Lake suitable for strollers
- Price: Skating Admission $5; Children 4 & under Free; Skate rentals $10; State Park vehicle parking fee $10
- Organizer: Bear Mountain Ice Rink & New York State Parks
- Official page: https://www.bearmountainicerink.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

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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