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Stairs – Ridge views loop from Beacon

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Stairs – Ridge views loop from Beacon

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Stairs – Ridge views loop from Beacon

08:01

20.0km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.31 km for 819 m

After 10.9 km for 289 m

After 11.2 km for 143 m

After 11.8 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20 m

Mount Beacon Park

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If you're in New York and want to go hiking, this is the ideal place. Easily accessible by train, scenically beautiful, and interwoven with many trails of varying difficulty.

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351 m

A metal staircase helps to overcome the first steep climb. Since all trails start/end here, the stairs protect nature. Because all hikers have to go through here and so the stairs protect the mountain from erosion.

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3.24 km

South Beacon Mountain and Firetower

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Erected in 1931 so rangers could spot forest fires in the Hudson valley. You can climb to the top and see great 360 degree views. The elevation at the top is around 1,765 ft. above sea level.

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5.08 km

View of Lake Surprise

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It is difficult to walk through all the viewpoints. But most show the Hudson River. The reservoir is different here...

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7.62 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Breakneck Ridge Lookout (View of Hudson River and Storm King Mountain)

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The most accessible - and therefore busiest - viewpoint on the Breakneck Ridge Trail. Still, the views don't disappoint!

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11.5 km

View of the Hudson River from Breakneck Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the perfect spot for a break with a view! Beautiful all around.

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11.7 km

Wobbly Stone

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At the junction of the path there is this stone standing at the top. I haven't been able to move him...

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12.5 km

Ridge views

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The views just keep getting better when walking down this trail!

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.02 km

1.72 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

2.94 km

518 m

422 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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Stairs – Ridge views loop from Beacon

Mount Beacon Park

Stairs

South Beacon Mountain and Firetower

View of Lake Surprise

Breakneck Ridge Lookout (View of Hudson River and Storm King Mountain)

View of the Hudson River from Breakneck Ridge

Wobbly Stone

Ridge views

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