Breakneck Ridge

THE BEST hiking in the NYC vicinity. Take the metro north train from grand central, but come prepared with food and water! The train stop has none of it. Continue on to beacon tower!

If you’re feeling up for 10 miles round trip, keep going to Sunset Point and onward on white to the Mt Beacon  Fire Tower, then back on yellow trail up and over Sugarloaf. Doable with the 9a/4p trains .

The flag pole is great for pictures and all, but don't be deceived. You still have a ways to go. Bring at least 1.5L of water for the standard loop trail

Great views of the Hudson River , easy to access on Metro North, difficult hike but it’s only a few hours so great day trip from NYC!

The steep, strenuous hike is one of the most common in the Northeast for more reasons than just its accessibility: Strategic rock scrambling rewards with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Read more

Mountain that straddles Beacon & Cold Spring. The hike towards the first of the four scenic outlook requires you to do a rock scramble. Make sure to bring a lot of water and snacks as well as gloves.

A challenging and yet must-have hike if you end up in the area. The view from the top is phenomenal!

Great views ! It's an awesome hike and isn't as easy as you think which is great! Don't pack too much

Great hike with beautiful views and lots fun rock scrambling

Chap hung trail (especially with dogs) but it’s fun and great views

Breakneck Ridge is one of North America's most popular hiking trails . On a clear sunny day you can see the New York City skyline, so keep an eye out!

Metro station often does not stop at the breakneck station, so watch out. Get off at Cold Springs of that's the case, because a cab ride from Beacon will cost you $20 for a 5 mile ride.

Show up on the earlier end of the day to beat the crowds

steep initial climb is worth it for the amazing views and fun rock scrambling oppurtunties. metro north train from nyc will let you off near the trailhead.

Great day hike . Take the route to Cold Spring and have dinner there. The train leaves from there too.

Amazing hike but be prepared for a serious workout to get up here

Great hike ! But beware, if you're thinking it'll be easy to get a taxi or hitch a ride to Cold Spring, guess again.

Check out the abandoned house near the end of the blue route

Breathtaking views , get to the top - worth the climb.

Great place to hike . Do the rock scrambling trail !

Lots of incline but the view is well worth it!

Hiking thats accessible from the city via Metro North! Yes please!

Download map app Avenza bc IT IS possible to get lost aka go on a longer hike deeper into not ever going home????

Park (4 cars) at the pull-off on the west side of Route 9d, just beyond the Breakneck Tunnel

The view is amazing

not an easy hike at all. more of a vertical rock climb . but nice views along the way.

Short and steep uphill, long downhill, river views , train access

beautiful trails and uphill rock climbing .

Great hike to watch Sunset !

Expect some hand-over-hand rock scrambles and wear boots that protect ankles. High winds and rain increase risk of the rocky ascent. Read more

The first part of the hike is the hardest... be prepared for some climbing! Read more

The hike is great

CRAY INCLINE but great, worth it:

Great views of the Hudson!

Best day hike in the NYC area!

Lots of scrambling

Beginning of the hike involves climbing a wall of boulders (don't bring a dog), and remember to look back at the scenic views as you climb! A Metro North to Breakneck Ridge is available on weekends.

Built a snowman yesterday.

Beautiful.

Great rocky steep climb with fabulous views from the top

If the climb doesn't take your breathe away, wait till you see the views ! Read more

Do not underestimate the ridge... do not bring young children or elderly relatives. They cannot manage the ascent.

It was a serious challenge to me a beginner (:

Careful of the raspberry bushes, ha!