Hike Features

Ponds / Lakes

This hike is accessed through a conservation easement with the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). A parking reservation is needed from May 1 - October 31. Although it is called a “parking reservation,” everyone will need a reservation to access hikes leaving from AMR, whether you drove yourself, rode a bike, got dropped-off, or walked. These reservations can be made online via the AMR website. For more information, please read these FAQs or contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Bear Run is a narrow rock cut into the side of the mountain. The trail passes through the rocky shoot and up to a nice overlook.

Getting there

From the intersection of Route 73 and Route 86 in Lake Placid follow Route 73 toward Keene. Drive through Keene and Keene Valley and Into St. Huberts. Locate the High Peaks Trailhead for the AMR on the right and park here. 

By the numbers

  • 0.6 miles, spur trail only - round trip (4.5 miles round trip from the parking area)

Hiking

Bear Run is a short spur trail off the Cathedral Rock Loop Trail, please see Cathedral Rock and Pyramid Falls for more information on this trail. 1.6 miles from Lake Road along the Cathedral Rock Trail lies this fun and exciting short spur trail. A small pool rests at the intersection and you will follow a tall sheer cliff toward Bear Run. Be very careful as you climb and descend this rocky section, it can be slippery and is quite steep.