According to the CDC's data on suicide risk within occupational groups, the construction and extraction industries were found to have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.  Join us, as AFSP combines efforts with leaders in the Construction Industry for a Hike for Hope. 

This is an event meant to engage the community members & the construction industry on the importance of mental health & suicide prevention.  

Instead of a participation fee, please consider a donation to help break the stigma.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Hike for Hope shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide.  

Become a partner to help stop this leading cause of death. 

Maps & Directions to Bear Mountain Park

Bear Mountain Parking: $10 - PRINT YOUR PARKING VOUCHER!

NYS Parks charge a $10 parking fee for all guests visiting any facilities at Bear Mountain State Park. PRINT THE HIKE VOUCHER & turn it in at the parking booth. If you do not have a PRINTED pass, then you will need to pay the $10.

Event Schedule:

Check-In: 9:00 am - 10:00 am- Thank you for starting your day with us, for this important cause.

Complimentary breakfast foods (bagels, granola bars, fruit) are available 
View the Hudson Valley & Westchester Lifekeeper Quilts
Stop at the Remembrance Table & Get your honor beads
Participate in a Healing Activity: 
Write a Letter to Heaven
The Stigma Tree
Bookmark the Day 
Purchase a Raffle Ticket!

10:00 am Opening Address

10:15 am: The team that raises the most money will carry the AFSP Banner & start the Hike for Hope!

“Hike” options- Hike as little or as much as you like!

Main Hike (Paved Path) – 2.62 miles: Start at AFSP Tents to around large field/ carousel, around Lake Hession through Zoo and back to AFSP Tents.

Around Lake (Paved Path) – 1.20 miles

Through Zoo and back to AFSP Tents (Paved Path) – 1.21 miles

Around large field and carousel (Paved Path) – 0.68 miles

Hike options thru the woods are available as well.   Trail options will be identified close to the Hike date, as trail conditions are weather-dependent.
Leashed Dogs are allowed.

Restrooms will be open

You are welcome to stay and enjoy the park.  Picnic Tables are available.  The park does NOT have grills, but you are allowed to bring your own.

The Trailside Museums & Zoo- is open, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

HIKER’S CAFÉ & STAND  is open,  7:00 am – 5:00 pm 

TripAdvisor for a List of Restaurants near Bear Mountain Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After an incredible inaugural year in Florida, Construction Industry Leaders from across the country are helping to spread awareness in their states.    To find your state or get involved please see below:

TENNESSEE

WEST VIRGINIA

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

ARIZONA

INQUIRE ABOUT A CONSTRUCTION HIKE FOR HOPE IN YOUR STATE