Near Breakneck Ridge Trail
Heading up the Breakneck scramble in light snow
Near Breakneck Ridge Trail
Breakneck Ridge III
Near Breakneck Ridge Trail
Breakneck Ridge I
Near Breakneck Ridge Trail
Test yourself (and your nerve) with the rock scrambles of Breakneck Ridge, the trail goes left from here, up that steep incline to the left of the hiker.
Near Breakneck Ridge Trail
One of the numerous overlooks of Breakneck Ridge. This spot overlooks the Hudson River with Storm King Mountain in the distance.

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Breakneck Ridge Trail

4.7 (33 Ratings)
A steep scramble to some great Hudson Valley views, followed by beautiful trail of rolling hills.
4.2
mi
Distance
2,446
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.18mi
Distance
2,446ft
Elevation Gain
1,081ft
Elevation Loss
90%
Max Grade
1,594ft
High Point
52ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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.

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Contributors
Ben Duchac