New York · Rock climbing · Ramapo · Near Mount Kisco

Three Bears Wall

7 routes
5.4 – 5.6
Mixed · Trad
Apr–Oct
best months

Three Bears Wall is a climbing area in New York, about 0.3 miles from the town of Ramapo. It sits among a cluster of other climbing spots, with The Tower Wall, Dave's Wall and Sunny Picnics all within about a tenth of a mile. The White Diamond Trail is also close by, making it easy to pair a climb with a walk. The area is known for its mixed climbing, with seven routes in total. Six are mixed and one is trad, and the grades run from 5.4 to 5.6. The routes include Baby Bear and Papa Bear at 5.4, Goldilocks at 5.5, and Mama Bear, a trad route at 5.6. Hot Porridge and Risky Bear are also 5.6. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, with July peaking near 84°F. Nearby, the 7 Hills Trail and Seven Hills are about 0.7 miles away. Across the state line in New Jersey, the Ramapo River offers fishing about 4 miles off, and Monksville Reservoir is roughly 8 miles away.

Around this trail

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    ACA Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 3.7 mi from the trail
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    Mount Fuji

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Erie Railroad Signal Tower, Waldwick Yard

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    Museum · 9.2 mi from Mount Kisco

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Three Bears Wall

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 20°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 20°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 29°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 56°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 35°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wanaque Raymond Dam, NJ, 9.6 mi away at 245 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.