Mount Beacon
The mountain behind the town of Beacon, climbed along the remains of a former summit cable railway, with a fire lookout tower offering 360-degree views over the Hudson and the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge.
This peak lies east of the town of Beacon. The trail follows the remains of the summit cable railway, built in 1902, passing the ruins of the old engine house. It takes about an hour to reach the lookout platform, and you can climb further to the fire lookout tower for 360-degree views over the Hudson, the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge and the distant Catskills. The round trip is about 3–4 km. The gradient is steep, but the trail is well maintained. It pairs well with Dia:Beacon and Beacon’s Main Street, which is lined with cafés and small shops.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Breakneck Ridge
- Dia Beacon
- Bannerman Castle
- Cold Spring
- Boscobel House and Gardens
- United States Military Academy (West Point)
- Storm King Art Center
- Anthony's Nose