Hard

Bear Mountain (CT)

Connecticut

Distance6.6 mi
Est. time~3 hr
Elevation gain1,600 ft
RouteLoop
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Bear Mountain (CT) is a hard 6.6-mile loop hike in Connecticut with about 1,600 ft of elevation gain. the highest peak in Connecticut.

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