Tomkins Cove NY: New York City Chapter, Bear Mountain Caminito
Oct 18, 2025 10:30AM—5:00PM
Location
Bear Mountain State Park, NY. Eastern time
Cost free
Event Contact Paul Brunn | Email
Categories New York City
The NYC Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) will continue walking in Hudson Valley this fall. Join your fellow pilgrims for an approximately 6-mile hike (round trip) on the grounds of Bear Mountain State Park and surrounding area. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/bearmountain/
Meeting Spot: Bear Mountain Inn – Hiker’s Café Entrance
Meeting Time: 10:25 am
How to get there:
Driving Directions: Search on your GPS for 99 Service Rd, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Parking Fee: $10 (cash only)
Coach USA: https://www.coachusa.com/
Port Authority Bus Station Gate 405
Shortline Hudson (700-Newburgh-Poughkeepsie Line)
Fare: $ 17.75 (one-way): 8:45 am
Stop: Bear Mountain Inn – Bear Mountain, NY
Arrival: 10:15 am
Afternoon departure back to NYC: 5:19 pm
Metro North Railroad: https://new.mta.info/schedules
Grand Central Terminal MNR
Hudson Line
Fare: $ 15.25 (one-way)
Departure: 8:55 am
Stop: Peekskill
Arrival: 9:57 am
Then take Lyft/Uber to Bear Mountain Inn Hiker’s Café
Afternoon train departure back to NYC: 4:38 pm/5:24 pm
Start of Caminito: 10:30 am
Points of interest during this Caminito are Hessian Lake, Trailside Museums and Zoo, Fort Clinton, Bear Mountain Bridge, Popolopen Suspension Bridge and Fort Montgomery Museum.
What to bring:
Day hike essentials such as water, juice, Gatorade, snacks, lunch, insect repellent, sun hat, sunblock, walking stick, comfortable walking shoes and cash.
Reminders: Hiker’s Café entrance is located on the side of the building before entering the parking lot. Since pets are not allowed inside the zoo- this is a human only Caminito. WC facilities will be available around Bear Mountain State Park grounds and at Fort Montgomery. Please exercise caution during as the trail may be wet, muddy and slippery at times. Some drop-offs do not have guardrails installed. Always stay hydrated and walk only on the designated path or trail. Pilgrims with mobility challenges may need to reconsider their physical participation for the 2nd half of this activity.
Terrain: combination of concrete/asphalt/dirt/gravel/loose stones
Difficulty: easy to moderate
Elevation: ~ 100 feet of steep descent and ascent
Hike Leader: Ana Esteban Ana is a peregrina who earned her “compostela” hiking the Camino Frances from O’Cebreiro to Santiago.
Co-Coordinator: Paul Brunn contact: 718-908-8738 (day of)