Travel Guide to Bear Mountain Reservation

Getting There

• Car

  If you are in Bear Mountain, Connecticut, head south on Bear Mountain Rd toward US-7 S. After about 1 mile, turn left onto US-7 S. Follow US-7 S for approximately 4 miles until you reach the intersection with I-84. Merge onto I-84 E and continue for about 10 miles. Take exit 5 for CT-39 toward Danbury. Continue on CT-39 for about 5 miles, then turn right onto Bear Mountain Rd. The Bear Mountain Reservation will be on your left at 17 Bear Mountain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Bear Mountain Reservation using public transportation, take a Metro-North train from the nearest station (e.g., Brewster or Danbury) towards Danbury. From the Danbury train station, you can take a local bus (HART) Route 5, which will take you towards the area around Bear Mountain. Get off at the nearest stop to Bear Mountain Reservation. The reservation is about a 10-15 minute walk from the bus stop. Be sure to check the bus schedule ahead of time as services may vary.

• Bicycle

  For those looking to bike to Bear Mountain Reservation, start from your location in Bear Mountain and head south on Bear Mountain Rd. The route is approximately 3 miles, which should take about 15-20 minutes depending on your cycling speed. Be cautious of traffic as you approach the junction with US-7 S, where you will have to navigate carefully. Once you merge onto US-7 S, it's a short ride until you reach the reservation.

• Walk

  If you are already close to Bear Mountain Reservation, you can walk there directly. Simply head south on Bear Mountain Rd, following the road signs towards Danbury. It's about a 1-mile walk, which should take approximately 20-25 minutes. Make sure to stay on the sidewalk or walk on the side of the road for safety.