Breakneck Ridge Trail

Beacon New York Hikes

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Breakneck Ridge Trail - Beacon New York Hikes

In Hudson Highlands State Park, this trail makes a rugged ascent from river-level to roll along a knobby ridge, gathering vistas and reaching a lookout. Special Attractions: Hudson river, Shawangunk, and Catskill Mountains vistas; old fire lookout tower; mixed forest; mountain laurel and spring and summer wildflowers. Expect some hand-over-hand rock scrambles and wear boots that protect ankles. High winds and rain increase risk of the rocky ascent.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Beacon
Length:	9.6 total miles
Elevation Gain:	1,500 feet
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Strenuous
Season:	Spring through Fall
Local Contacts:	New York State Parks, Taconic Region
Local Maps:	New York-New Jersey Trail Conference map, East Hudson trails.
Topo Map:	Breakneck Ridge Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Hiking New York Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Recent Trail Reviews

misterminor Rating:

Date of Trip: 5/15/2009
+1 Props

I agree with all the other reviewers. This is a nice day hike. We arrived a…

mellow500 Rating:

Date of Trip: 3/8/2009
+1 Props

This trail is just the right amont of strenuous for the intermediate hiker.…

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Weather Conditions

Tonight
Mostly clear this evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.