[bobbycobra]

ROUTE #1

Southern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway North
Meadowbrook North to Northern State Parkway West.
Northern State Parkway West to Cross Island Parkway North.
Cross Island Parkway North to Throggs Neck Bridge.
Over Throggs Neck Bridge bearing Left to Cross Bronx Expressway (95S) heading toward George Washington Bridge. Approx 4 miles to Bronx River Parkway North.
Aprox 6 miles bearing Left to Sprainbrook Pkwy North
Approx 15 miles merges to Taconic State Pkwy North (Sprainbrook & Taconic are very scenic highways)
Approx 25-30 miles to Route 202 West. Getting off Taconic this will be a left turn at the light.
Approx 2 miles bearing right to follow signs to Bear Mountain State Pkwy
Approx 3 miles up a mountain road making a Right across bridge - Signs say Rte 9 North
Crossing bridge go 3/4 around traffic circle to Rte 6/Rte 202
Camp Smith military base will be on the right after traffic circle. Hudson River will be on the left .
Approx 4 miles along Hudson River make Left over Bear Mountain Bridge.
Continue halfway around traffic circle follow Rte 9W South/ Haverstraw
Short distance to bear Right at the light following Seven Lakes Drive.
This road will take us into bear Mountain State park.
Pay $6 at booth per car. Proceed straight 1-2 minutes looking for Parking lot #2.
( This lot is the most convenient parking where we can picnic and still see out cars)


ROUTE # 2



Southern State Parkway West to Meadowbrook Parkway North
Meadowbrook North to Northern State Parkway West.
Northern State Parkway West to Cross Island Parkway North.
Cross Island Parkway North to Throggs Neck Bridge.
Over Throggs Neck Bridge bearing Left to Cross Bronx Expressway (95S) heading toward George Washington Bridge.
Continue on this Route 95 South crossing over George Washington Bridge
Follow signs to Palisades Parkway North. Remain on Palisades for approx 38 miles.
Get off Palisades at Exit 19 .
Continue around traffic circle follow Rte 9W South/ Haverstraw
Short distance to bear Right at the light following sign to Seven Lakes Drive.
This road will take us into Bear Mountain State park.
Pay $6 at booth per car. Proceed straight 1-2 minutes looking for Parking lot #2.
( This lot is the most convenient parking where we can picnic and still see out cars)

Facilities adjacent to Parking Lot #2
Picnic Tables/ Bathrooms / Merry Go Round / B-Ball courts
3 minute walk down the road to Bear Mountain Lake
- Paddle boats
- Fishing

* THERE ARE NO GENERAL USE BBQ GRILLS AVAILABLE . It is suggested to bring a small / cheap BBQ grill from CVS or sandwiches.
A few of us will have the small grills and all are welcome to use them .

Ok Guys, which way do you want to go? route #2 is very straight forward and is the way i know best and can lead us right into the park. But if one of you know the roads on route #1 then please take the lead and i will follow!!!
Bobby