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Perkins Memorial Tower Loop via Appalachian Trail

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4.1 mi
Distance
1 hrs 57 min
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terrain
1,135 ft
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This is a easy loop trail to Perkins Memorial Tower in Bear Mountain State Park.

This trail goes by Hessian Lake.

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Bear Mountain State Park
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Bear Mountain State Park
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Bear Mountain State Park
Major Welch Trail to AT
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