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Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail

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9.3 mi
Distance
4 hrs 16 min
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terrain
1,129 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail to Perkins Memorial Tower in Bear Mountain State Park.

This trail goes by Hessian Lake and carousel.

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