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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
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Photo: The Ledge
Photo: North
Photo: Ledge Edge
Photo: South-East
Photo: Heading Down One of Many Stone Ledges
Photo: Moss Pattern
Photo: Sixth Lake
Photo: East Across Moose Plains
Photo: Open Meadow Along the Trail
Photo: Exploring the Mountain

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