How to get to breakneck ridge, cold spring new york. It is among the toughest hikes in ny, with steep rock scrambling. Immediately after passing through a tunnel under breakneck ridge, park in a small parking area on the right east side of the road. The breakneck ridge trailhead next just north of the breakneck ridge underpass on the southbound side of the road route 9d. Please note that camping and use of fire are prohibited throughout the park. Breakneck ridge, sunset point and sugarloaf mountain hike. Trail maps can be obtained at most trailheads and the hudson highlands office. Breakneck ridge is a mountain along the hudson river between beacon and cold spring. Service is extremely limited on weekends and holidays only. It is extremely steep at first, but doesnt require much scrambling. Yes, metronorth has a breakneck ridge station, located about 2 miles north of the village of cold spring its only a 1. Sep 05, 2016 breakneck ridge is a mountain along the hudson river between beacon and cold spring, new york, straddling the boundary between dutchess and putnam counties. Would you send a friend who is visiting for the first time to this place or activity. Breakneck has become an increasingly popular destination for hikers, drawing more than 1,000 visitors on most summer weekends and an estimated 100,000 in 2017.
Well make a stop at sunset point where there is an observation tower overlooking all of the hudson highlands. Breakneck ridge is a mountain along the hudson river between beacon and cold spring, straddling the boundary between dutchess and putnam counties. The breakneck ridge trail lives up to its name two. Breakneck ridge te property please stay on marked trails private property. Breakneck ridge is a scenic mountain with rocky cliffs along the. It covers jeep trails, singletrack, historic estate paths, and winding singletrack both open and technical. After a truck fell through another nearby covered bridge breakneck bridge in august 1952, both aging spans were closed to traffic. Start at the white trail right in front of the tunnel, continue climbing a few hours until you come to the red trail. This short but steep loop hike in hudson highlands state park offers multiple panoramic views of the hudson river along the way. The breakneck ridge metronorth station will be closed for winter 2019 and will reopen spring 2020. As a breakneck ridge trail steward, it is my duty to stress preparedness. Breakneck ridge bypass hiking trail, cornwallonhudson. The start of the trail begins at the white blazes at the north. Breakneck ridge is a mountain along the hudson river.
Both were slated for replacement and the new eckerts bridge was opened for traffic in october 1954. The parks most well known trail breakneck ridge was rated by newsweek as one of the top 10 day. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Breakneck ridge is a weekend hikers only stop on the hudson line used by hikers wishing to do the steep, scrambling hike up breakneck ridge or other less strenuous hikes in the breakneck ridge region. The trailhead starts on the north side of the tunnel on route 9d. However, the train only stops at the breakneck ridge station on saturdays, sundays, and holidays. Breakneck ridge and wilkinson memorial hiking hiking. Its distinctive rocky cliffs are visible for a long distance when approached from the south, and together with storm king mountain on the opposite bank of the river forms weygat, or wind gate, the picturesque northern gateway to the. Osborn believes that bear mountain and breakneck ridge are the two most popular hikes in the region, with headcounts of hikers at both locations on saturdays and sundays during the peak seasons of 2017 establishing breakneck as the more popular of the two 50,288 ascending the breakneck ridge rock scramble vs. These maps are nice general maps but no substitute for the newyorknew jersey trail conference map covering this area. One of the most adventurous and rewarding trails in putnam county is the hike to breakneck ridge. Breakneck ridge is a classic loop in the hudson valley that is accessible by metro north from nyc. A steep, difficult loop hike with the most dramatic views in the highlands. The incredible deal is, this hike has its own train station.
Around here you can connect to the yellow and blue marked paths and go the full length of the breakneck ridge trail 5. If youre the preparing type, you can also print this pdf trail map from the nys parks dept. Hikers ascending steep section of breakneck ridge trail hudson highlands state park photo. Breakneck ridge is an isolated location with unbeatable views of the hudson river. While the climbing can be rough, breakneck is not a longdistance hike. South beacon mountain via breakneck ridge and wilkinson. Breakneck ridge manitou appalachian trail belmont p ark metswillets point hunterspoint av st.
Trains stop there on saturdays, sundays and holidays only. Breakneck ridge topo map in avery county, north carolina. Map produced by nysoprhp gis bureau, june 24, 2019. Breakneck ridge metronorth hudson line limited service. In 1963, the central hudson gas and electric bought the property with thoughts of building a power plant on breakneck ridge now another popular hiking trail and stop on the metronorth. They are also available digitally on avenza pdf maps. Breakneck ridge is a wonderful adventurefilled hike where you can choose your own paths and difficulty level. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of breakneck ridge. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from february until october. Breakneck ridge trail hiking trail, cornwallonhudson. 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.
Id recommend coming here earlier in the morning to beat the sun and the crowds. The covered bridge grew dangerous over the years and a lumber truck almost feel through it in early december 1933. Best hotels near breakneck ridge loop, cold spring, new york. Breakneck ridge loop cold spring 2020 all you need to. Sep 21, 2017 the breakneck ridge trail, known as one of the best and toughest day hikes in the country, will be closed in early 2018 for two separate projects, said amy kacala, senior community planner at. Breakneck bypass blue breakneck ridge brook cornish connector casino cornish dry brook dennings point fishkill ridge length 0. Park 4 cars at the pulloff on the west side of route 9d, just beyond the breakneck tunnel, 2. Breakneck ridge to sugarloaf mountain loop hiking trail. Hudson highlands state park preserve new york state parks. March 2018 the trail conference and our partners behind the breakneck connector project can confirm that breakneck ridge is open and will remain open through the 2018 hiking season. It features several profile climbs and descents which offer more elevation gain and loss per mile than all but a handful of skyrunning events, a remarkable stat given that its only 90. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until november.
As you descend from the rise, watch carefully for a sharp left turn in the trail after 100 feet soon, youll reach a viewpoint to the right of the trail, looking northeast over sugarloaf mountain, with the newburghbeacon bridge in the distance. Come join hvh and our friends at the new yorknew jersey trail conference, the clean up the hudson highlands facebook group, and the new york state parks department as we. While putnam may seem like a county of gently rolling hills, there are some spots that can get your adrenaline pumping. Breakneck ridge is a classic hike in the hudson valley that is accessible by metro north from nyc. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of breakneck ridge, as well as the logistics of climbing to the summit. South beacon mountain via breakneck ridge and wilkinson memorial trail is a 9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near cornwallonhudson, new york that features a river and is rated as difficult. The intersection of fair st and route 9d in cold spring, ny is about a mile south of the breakneck ridge trailhead the parking area is immediately north of the only tunnel around on route 9d.
Hudson highlands state park trail map north new york state. I mile fishkill ridge trail map fishkill ridge park features 8. Full breakneck to beacon traverse 7 miles 2000 ft of vertical gain 45 hours 8. If prefer not to use the app, a gps watch may be helpful. The troops then moved west of the enemy left flank about 200 yards to enable the tanks from company a, 44th tank battalion, to make an attack against the main position of the 57th infantry on breakneck ridge. Tented at beaver pond campground harriman state park. Breakneck ridge is a mountain along the hudson river between beacon and cold spring, new york, straddling the boundary between dutchess and putnam counties. Jun 14, 2016 the map to use for the breakneck ridge trail is hudson highlands state park trail map north which is one of the free ones. This hike includes the bypass trail to make for a short and fast trip, but still includes all the challenges of a longer route.
The parks most well known trail breakneck ridge was rated by newsweek as one of the top 10 day hikes in america. From there, the trail descends down squirrel hollow then another cool scramble up to beacon fire tower northern most spot with views of nyc. The breakneck ridge to sugar loaf loop gives rise to various bypasses that offer hikers moderate to advanced terrain and multiple rock scrambles. There is a seasonalholiday parking fee for nonct residents at bigelow hollow state park. Hudson highlands state park trail map north new york. As we approached it became clear that i was not the only new yorker trading the city for the woods on this weekend in september. Follow red trail to yellow trail go left and this will take you back to route 9d a bit north of where you started on the white trail. Once you get to the top, follow white blazes through the woods, dropping into a couple valleys, and then climbing out again. The stewards acknowledge that breakneck possesses immense beauty while also presenting an immense challenge. Hike the sugarloaf mountain and breakneck ridge loop. Hotels near breakneck ridge loop, cold spring on tripadvisor. Sample fares effective march 19, 2017 timetable effective. Breakneck ridge bypass hiking trail loop hiking camping trails.
I encourage you to grab a map at the trailhead and explore. Breakneck ridge is a challenging climb in hudson highlands state park preserve with views of the hudson river about 90 minutes north of new york city. The loop entails a total elevation gain of 1,670 feet and a total distance of 5. Continue ahead on route 9d for another two miles past the intersection with n. Breakneck ridge cold spring, new york mountain, hiking. Jun 09, 2015 excitement to be in the outdoors wakes me up, as does a shower, and im soon on a train bound for the breakneck ridge trail, a popular hike with new yorkers on weekends, as becomes evident by the fact 75% of the train is wearing backpacks. Breakneck ridge, notch, brook loop new york alltrails. Break neck is a treacherous mountain ridge and is certainly not something that should be looked as as a nice saturday afternoon stroll in the park.
When the project is set to begin, we will provide ample notice regarding any closures or changes to the trails. Breakneck ridge trail hiking trail, cornwallonhudson, new york. Breakneck ridge to remain open for hiking until at least. Another thought about death of a hiker, it seems that no one died from that experience so your title is highly misleading. Parking directly at the trail entrance is sparse, but there are plenty of open spaces on the side of the road. With registration youll get the race including aid stations, postrace food from. From the east end of the bear mountain bridge, proceed north on n. Breakneck ridge trail in philipstown to close for restoration. Parks healthy communities trail map series your source. Exhilarating, although not recommended in windy or slippery conditions. Breakneck ridge litter cleanup w the nynjtc and nys parks. The ridge offers excellent views of the hudson river. Excitement to be in the outdoors wakes me up, as does a shower, and im soon on a train bound for the breakneck ridge trail, a popular hike with new yorkers on weekends, as becomes evident by the fact 75% of the train is wearing backpacks.
Less known than the ridge hike is that there is a mess of great trails in the hudson highlands once you get to the top. You will start a steep rocky ascent but wherever theres an area that requires some tricky climbing, there is a marked alternate path which you can take if you feel uncomfortable. However, i typically hook a left and follow the red markers bypass trail back to 9d. Breakneck ridge loop new yorknew jersey trail conference. Breakneck ridge hudson highlands state park preserve. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is catalooc which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 2,620 feet 2,524 feet lower than breakneck ridge. The parks most well known trail breakneck ridge was rated by newsweek. Breakneck ridge hike how i find strength on a tough ny trail. Breakneck ridge revue is an ensemble of hudson valley musicians playing twangy, traditioninspired music.
You will start a steep rocky ascent but wherever theres an area that requires some tricky climbing, there is a marked alternate path which you can take if. Besides having an impressive name, this hike offers a challenging climb and some of the most striking views of the hudson highlands. Pleasant s92, ferry jamaica r n e v y m gibson hewlett woodmere cedarhurst lawrence inwood far rockaway y k w s s a v t l n grand central w e terminal penn station flushingmain st bayside l y e douglaston little neck great. There are trail markings but theyre not super clear so grab a map before. The breakneck ridge station is a commuter rail stop on the metronorth railroads hudson line, serving campers and hikers traveling to and from breakneck ridge, north of cold spring, new york and south of beacon, ny. Breakneck ridge topo map in swain county, north carolina.
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