Hessian Lake, Bear Mountain

Condé Nast TravelerSep 30

Circle Line's Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Cruise includes eight hours of leaf-peeping, scenic hiking, pumpkin beer sipping, and so much more.

Lake in Bear Mountain State Park with picnic tables.

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Bear Mountain State ParkTrailPark where cruise passengers disembark for a few hours.
Appalachian TrailTrailHiking trail in Bear Mountain State Park.
Hessian LakeSightLake in Bear Mountain State Park with picnic tables.
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Circle LineAttractionNew York, United StatesFounded in 1945, has welcomed over 85 million passengers.
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