New Bear Mountain path carves legacy in stone

June 04, 2010
Laura Incalcaterra
Journal News/LoHud.com

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New Bear Mountain path carves legacy in stone

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BEAR MOUNTAIN - The line of gray stones rises up through the lush woods like a great cathedral's staircase.

Nearly 800 steps zig and zag and take hikers ever higher, finally depositing those with enough gumption to make the one-mile climb on the top of Bear Mountain.