Are dogs allowed on Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring?

No, Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring?

Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring is rated difficult. It is 7.4 miles long with 2,917 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring

DifficultPoint to Point

New York

Sugarloaf Mountain to Bull Hill to Cold Spring

Beacon, New York

7.4 mi

Distance

2,917 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 44m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The trail is almost totally covered with foliage, but it has scenic views of the Hudson River, Cold Spring and the United States Military Academy. The majority of the trail going up on the first two peaks is straight up. It doesn't take long to come down from the last peak, even though it's a long way up the mountain. There are many large rocks and many small rocks that can become slippery or trip hazard. Excellent for hiking, not the best for trail running. It was a large Northern Black Racer snake that was on the trail. Two words : bug spray.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:5 ft

Max:433 ft

889 ft

895 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.