The peak is situated in Chugach National Forest, 5 mi (8 km) northeast of Bear Glacier, 2.1 mi (3 km) south-southeast of Marathon Mountain, and 5 mi (8 km) southwest of Seward, Alaska.

[3] The months May and June offer the most favorable weather for viewing the mountain.

In fair weather, the Harding Icefield can be seen from the summit.

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Bear Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.

[4] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.