Map: Tug Hill State Forest (Inman Gulf Area)

More about Black Bear Mountain...

The trailhead for Black Bear Mountain is just off NY 28 between Inlet and Eagle Bay, north of Old Forge. It is also the trailhead for Rocky Mountain, a short steep climb to good views of the Inlet area of Fourth Lake. The trailhead parking appears to be on a short section of an old abandoned highway.

The trail up Black Bear starts at the end of the old road / parking lot nearest Inlet. There are two routes up Black Bear, the shorter, but steeper route of 1.9 miles and the longer but muddier route of 3.1 miles. There is another trailhead on Uncas Road that isn't as steep but is 2.2 miles to the summit.

Map: Black Bear Mountain
SVGZ Graphic: high-temp-map [Expires May 18 2026]
Photo: Open Meadow Along the Trail
Photo: Sixth Lake Thru the Trees
Photo: Seventh Lake
Photo: The Ledge
Photo: Wild Blueberries Are Starting To Come Out
Photo: Great Day Out
Photo: Heading Down One of Many Stone Ledges
Photo: Whispy Clouds Overhead
Photo: Summit

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *