Great Bear features 10 miles of hiking trails near Syracuse, NY.
Get to Phoenix,NY via 481 N (out of syracuse). Take route 57 N 4-5 miles out of Phoenix. Just before you park, there is a car dealership on left. At the next interesection (Great Bear Rd), turn left into parking area (dirt area). There is a large fenced area. Park and ride.
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