Anthony's Nose LbNA #9783
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Add Location| Owner: | Team Trail Trek  |
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| Plant date: | Aug 2, 2004 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Bear Mountain |
| County: | Westchester |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Trailhead Tessie |
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| Last found: | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Status: | FFFF |
| Last edited: | Oct 13, 2019 |
Anthony’s Nose is a mountain of approximately 4 square miles on the Eastern shore of the Hudson River, directly East of the Bear Mountain Bridge in extreme Northwest Westchester County, NY. It is one of several mountains in Hudson Highlands State Park. The letterbox is located at the top of Anthony’s Nose. This exhilarating climb is truly a challenge. Spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Bear Mountain Bridge can be seen from various vantage points throughout the climb. From the top you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson River, the Bear Mountain Bridge, Bear Mountain and other distant mountain peaks, Perkins Tower, Hessian Lake, the Iona Island Bird Sanctuary, Fort Montgomery, various roadways dotted with traffic, sail boats, motor boats, possibly a barge, and maybe a long freight train meandering along the Hudson through a tunnel and over bridges. The freight train we saw pulled 131 cars. You might also enjoy the flight of a hawk or two. The view from the top is well worth the climb and the personal satisfaction derived from making the climb is priceless. With that said, fill your back pack with a hardy lunch, some fruit or snacks, something cool to drink, and lets get going. One of the areas best picnic spots awaits you at the top of Anthony’s Nose!
TERRAIN: Moderately difficult climb up very steep rocky terrain. The trail is very clearly marked with blue blazes but the climb should not be attempted during winter months when ice and snow could make the trail dangerously slippery.
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Trail map, hiking boots, compass, water.
ESTIMATED TIME: About an hour one way.
DIRECTIONS: Various routes (6, 9D, 202) lead to the Bear Mountain bridge depending on the direction you are traveling. Check your map then drive to the Bear Mountain bridge. Cross the bridge if necessary. Park on the East side of the river just a few feet North of the bridge on route 9D. The parking area is a wide shoulder next to the guard rail that should accommodate about 15 cars.
Begin your quest at the bridge’s Eastern end. Climb the dirt and rock embankment behind the chain link fence to the bridge’s anchor houses. From there look for a rock with a painted arrow pointing up. Proceed up this narrow trail following the clearly marked blue blazes on rocks and trees. You have now begun an uphill climb that will take you to the top of Anthony’s Nose. BE CAREFUL! Some small rocks are loose. Many rocks are smooth but steep. Others are sharp, jagged or V shaped. Look for hand holds, foot holds and trees to hang on to if you need help. The fun has begun. Stop occasionally to admire the view from open spots. Continue climbing. Up, up, up. Zig-zag your way through mountain laurel. The blue blazes will lead you all the way to the clear rocky top. About 3/4 the way up you will come to a one foot wide dirt path ledge with a 20 foot drop to the right. Be careful. Continue your climb.You’re almost there. When the trail levels off near the top you’ll see a tree on the right side of the trail with a blue blaze. Ten feet further on the left side of the trail is another blue blazed tree. Turn right at this tree. Follow the short 25 foot trail which bends to the left and up onto a rocky plateau. Atop the rocky plateau and in front of you at about 185* you should see a tree with two blue trail markers at a distance of about 20 feet. The clearing to the Southwest at about 240* is the Anthony’s Nose lookout. Go there, find a good place to sit, and enjoy your picnic lunch and the awesome views.
Now for the letterbox - after you’ve rested return to that tree with the two blue trail markers. Stand beside it and face Southeast. You should see two trees growing from the same trunk at angles to make the letter “V”. Go to the “V” tree and stand at its left side. Still facing Southeast the Anthony’s Nose letterbox is behind and under the second large rock ten feet in front of you. (THERE IS NO PEN OR INK PAD IN THIS BOX SO YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN)
After stamping in and returning the letterbox to its hiding place you can return as you came or follow the wide woods trail. The wide woods trail exits Anthony's Nose lookout by the tree with the three blue blazes and heads Northeast for about a mile where it runs into the Appalachian trail. At this junction take the Appalachian trail Southwest heading down the mountain for about a mile back to route 9D. Upon reaching route 9D you will be about 1/4 mile North of where you parked.
Hike length: 1-2 miles
TERRAIN: Moderately difficult climb up very steep rocky terrain. The trail is very clearly marked with blue blazes but the climb should not be attempted during winter months when ice and snow could make the trail dangerously slippery.
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT: Trail map, hiking boots, compass, water.
ESTIMATED TIME: About an hour one way.
DIRECTIONS: Various routes (6, 9D, 202) lead to the Bear Mountain bridge depending on the direction you are traveling. Check your map then drive to the Bear Mountain bridge. Cross the bridge if necessary. Park on the East side of the river just a few feet North of the bridge on route 9D. The parking area is a wide shoulder next to the guard rail that should accommodate about 15 cars.
Begin your quest at the bridge’s Eastern end. Climb the dirt and rock embankment behind the chain link fence to the bridge’s anchor houses. From there look for a rock with a painted arrow pointing up. Proceed up this narrow trail following the clearly marked blue blazes on rocks and trees. You have now begun an uphill climb that will take you to the top of Anthony’s Nose. BE CAREFUL! Some small rocks are loose. Many rocks are smooth but steep. Others are sharp, jagged or V shaped. Look for hand holds, foot holds and trees to hang on to if you need help. The fun has begun. Stop occasionally to admire the view from open spots. Continue climbing. Up, up, up. Zig-zag your way through mountain laurel. The blue blazes will lead you all the way to the clear rocky top. About 3/4 the way up you will come to a one foot wide dirt path ledge with a 20 foot drop to the right. Be careful. Continue your climb.You’re almost there. When the trail levels off near the top you’ll see a tree on the right side of the trail with a blue blaze. Ten feet further on the left side of the trail is another blue blazed tree. Turn right at this tree. Follow the short 25 foot trail which bends to the left and up onto a rocky plateau. Atop the rocky plateau and in front of you at about 185* you should see a tree with two blue trail markers at a distance of about 20 feet. The clearing to the Southwest at about 240* is the Anthony’s Nose lookout. Go there, find a good place to sit, and enjoy your picnic lunch and the awesome views.
Now for the letterbox - after you’ve rested return to that tree with the two blue trail markers. Stand beside it and face Southeast. You should see two trees growing from the same trunk at angles to make the letter “V”. Go to the “V” tree and stand at its left side. Still facing Southeast the Anthony’s Nose letterbox is behind and under the second large rock ten feet in front of you. (THERE IS NO PEN OR INK PAD IN THIS BOX SO YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN)
After stamping in and returning the letterbox to its hiding place you can return as you came or follow the wide woods trail. The wide woods trail exits Anthony's Nose lookout by the tree with the three blue blazes and heads Northeast for about a mile where it runs into the Appalachian trail. At this junction take the Appalachian trail Southwest heading down the mountain for about a mile back to route 9D. Upon reaching route 9D you will be about 1/4 mile North of where you parked.
Hike length: 1-2 miles