Hangs on the AT in NY

[Silent Bob]

One thing no one mentions is that they charge a parking fee per day at Bear Mountain. You may or may not want to pay that. Then again, you might have a better chance to come back to a car that isn't broken into or vandalized. There have been many incidents in some of the hiker parking areas. At times what I say may get people annoyed but it's always better to give a real report warts and all than saying everything is perfect with unicorns trotting around and butterflys and fairies fluttering. That way you'll be ready for the worst and be ready to also enjoy.

You can avoid the fee if you get there early. As of last year it was one time fee not per day.

[nyhiker50]

Thanks for the update.