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Breakneck Ridge to South Beacon
Wander-Trail
Schwer
8,32 mi
3.121 ft
A technical climb and ridgeline traverse to the summit of South Beacon Mountain.
Breakneck Ridge is a popular but strenuous and technically-challenging route that leads to a gorgeous overlook of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands.
The ascent up the ridge is steep and technical, requiring arduous scrambling up a never-ending series of boulders. In some places, the ridgeline is quite exposed, too. While this exposure opens up gorgeous views, hikers with a fear of heights should proceed cautiously. On the flip side, if you're sick of running mellow trails that simply wind through the woods, consider tackling Breakneck Ridge as a truly challenging climb!
The lollipop loop shown here is one of the longer routes incorporating Breakneck Ridge. This 8.3-mile lollipop includes a lengthy traverse of the entirety of Breakneck Ridge, undulating up and down the ridgeline before making a final ascent to the summit of South Beacon Mountain. The route then returns along the stem of the lollipop before breaking off onto a different ridgeline, descending along the flanks of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Since this longer loop version is much less trafficked than the 3-mile version, expect even more technical challenges, a fainter trail, and some sections of overgrown trail in mid-summer.
**Note:** At the time of this writing, the trailhead is currently closed for renovation from March 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. It should reopen after that time.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Breakneck Ridge is a popular but strenuous and technically-challenging route that leads to a gorgeous overlook of the Hudson River and the Hudson Highlands.
The ascent up the ridge is steep and technical, requiring arduous scrambling up a never-ending series of boulders. In some places, the ridgeline is quite exposed, too. While this exposure opens up gorgeous views, hikers with a fear of heights should proceed cautiously. On the flip side, if you're sick of running mellow trails that simply wind through the woods, consider tackling Breakneck Ridge as a truly challenging climb!
The lollipop loop shown here is one of the longer routes incorporating Breakneck Ridge. This 8.3-mile lollipop includes a lengthy traverse of the entirety of Breakneck Ridge, undulating up and down the ridgeline before making a final ascent to the summit of South Beacon Mountain. The route then returns along the stem of the lollipop before breaking off onto a different ridgeline, descending along the flanks of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Since this longer loop version is much less trafficked than the 3-mile version, expect even more technical challenges, a fainter trail, and some sections of overgrown trail in mid-summer.
**Note:** At the time of this writing, the trailhead is currently closed for renovation from March 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. It should reopen after that time.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route und Höhe
Segmente
| Name | Distanz | Höhenunterschied | Steigung |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakneck to Fire Tower | 4,57 mi | 1.555 ft | 6,4 % |
| Breakneck Scramble to Flag | 0,24 mi | 410 ft | 32,5 % |
| Breakneck to Undercliff | 0,63 mi | 951 ft | 27,0 % |
| Breakneck White Blaze to Sunset Rock | 1,16 mi | 1.115 ft | 17,5 % |
| Breakneck to Red Trail Intersection | 1,35 mi | 1.158 ft | 15,4 % |
| Rte 9d Climb | 0,79 mi | 1.063 ft | 25,4 % |
| Breakneck | 0,45 mi | 850 ft | 35,3 % |
| Hudson Highlands State Park Climb | 0,30 mi | 279 ft | 17,5 % |
| Breakneck White Blazed | 1,05 mi | 525 ft | 8,0 % |
| Breakneck Ridge Trail Climb | 0,19 mi | 138 ft | 13,4 % |
| Lake Surprise Road Climb | 0,23 mi | 138 ft | 11,3 % |
| Highland Rd Climb | 0,64 mi | 656 ft | 19,2 % |
| yellow all the way down | 2,16 mi | -1.106 ft | -9,7 % |