Breakneck Ridge to Beacon: Epic NYC Hiking Trail

Looking for an epic hike near NYC? Breakneck Ridge to Beacon via the Mount Beacon Fire Tower is a challenging 7-mile trail with *epic* Hudson Valley views!⁠ ⛰️⁠ From the fire tower, you'll have 360-degree views of the Hudson River, Pollepel Island (home to Bannerman Castle), Storm King Mountain, the Hudson River, the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge, and the surrounding Hudson Valley peaks. You can even see the New York City skyline faint in the distance!⁠ 😮⁠ The best part? You don't need a car to get there! Simply take a Metro-North train to the Breakneck Ridge stop via the Hudson line. To get home, there is also a Metro-North station right in Beacon. 🎉 #BeyondTheGuidebook⁠