Name: Breakneck Ridge Trail
Rating: 4.6

Conditions

Unknown

History

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“A steep scramble to some great Hudson Valley views, followed by beautiful trail of rolling hills.”

— Ben Duchac

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Overview

Features: Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views

Dogs: No Dogs

Runner Notes

The beginning of this trail is a steep scramble and isn't suitable for trail running. After that, no problems.

Description

From the trailhead you cross over the road and straight up past a series of summits with progressively impressive views. Once you get to the top, follow white blazes through the woods, dropping into a couple valleys, and then climbing out again. The trail follows the ridge, passing the beacon mountain fire tower, then heading to beacon reservoir, where it connects to the top of the Mount Beacon South Summit trail.

Flora & Fauna

Birds and deer, a coyote if you're lucky.

Contacts

Land Manager: NY State Parks

Full Details

Trail Ratings

4.6 from 14 votes

#1

in Hudson Highlands State Park

#112

Overall

4.6 from 14 votes

5 Star		71%
4 Star		14%
3 Star		14%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#1

in Hudson Highlands State…

#2

in New York

#112

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2,512 Since Apr 22, 2015

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Breakneck Ridge III

Breakneck Ridge I

Breakneck Ridge. Bear Mountain, NY.

View of the Catskills from the top

Visit this area in the autumn to see it erupt i…

Some runners climb South Beacon Mountain Fire T…

Breakneck Ridge offers great views of Cold Spri…

Heading up the Breakneck scramble in light snow

Climbing the initial scramble up the Breakneck…

The steepest part, between the second and third…

Length 4.1 Miles 6.6 Kilometers 79% Runnable	Elevation 1,735' 529 m Ascent -385' -118 m Descent
10% Avg Grade (6°) 73% Max Grade (36°)	1,539' 469 m High 104' 32 m Low

Breakneck Ridge Trail

Length

4.1 Miles 6.6 Kilometers

79%

Elevation

1,735' 529 m

-385' -118 m

10%

73%

1,539' 469 m

104' 32 m

Conditions

“A steep scramble to some great Hudson Valley views, followed by beautiful trail of rolling hills.”