NSSP Hiking Trip 2019 Tickets, Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 8:00.
Hikers in the mood to celebrate a climb to the top of Mount Beacon — sure, the Casino Trail is just two miles, but those two miles are no joke — go shoulder to shoulder with the locals at Dogwood, a come-one, come-all neighborhood hangout that pairs comfort food with 16 craft-beer taps and live music.On a golden afternoon, you’ll often have room to spread out and try one of everything.

Mount Beacon’s summit is the highest peak of the Hudson Highlands, and it maintains a unique historic and recreational value to the local community as well as the country. Atop the southern peak of this two-summit mountain rests a fire tower lookout at 1,610 feet in elevation.

The trail down is steep rocky terrain with loose gravel, but has some switchbacks to help with the descent. Optional Variations: Mount Beacon has a large trail system, popular among hikers and also off-road enthusiasts. The combination of hiking trails and woods roads provide options throughout this hike to shorten or extend the route as we go.

Hudson Highlands State Park Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails near Beacon, New York. 10 trails with 11 photos.

The Mount Beacon Incline Railway was a narrow gauge incline railway up Beacon Mountain near Beacon, New York.A popular local tourist attraction, it operated for much of the 20th century, providing sweeping views of the Hudson River Valley.Efforts to restore it continue today. The Otis Elevator Company and Mohawk Construction opened the 2,200' 3 ft (914 mm) gauge railway on Memorial Day, 1902.

BEACON, Dutchess County (15 acres) — Yes, the trail up Mount Beacon is steep, but switchbacks keep the workout manageable. The hike actually begins on a staircase following the course of the Beacon Incline Railway, once the world’s steepest funicular. Observation platforms atop the stairs preview the treat rewarding all who reach the summit: a panoramic vista stretching from the Hudson.

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