The south side of Bearpen drains into Vly Creek, thence into Bush Kill, Dry Brook, and the East Branch of the Delaware.

Taking advantage of the mountain ridge's northeast exposure and high snowfall, the ski area operated until a land dispute forced its closure.

Skiing at Bearpen was an "upside-down" affair, as skiers had to access the summit via a rough auto road.

Remains of the lodge and early rope tow ski lifts are still visible in the forest around the mountain top.

From the summit to the valley below skiers can tally around 2100 vertical feet of glades and backcountry trails.