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Breakneck Ridge

Beacon, NY · 41.450, -73.980

The toughest hike near NYC. Scrambling with Hudson River views just 60 miles from Manhattan. 3.7-mile loop. Not suitable for dogs or children.

StrenuousNortheast1,260 ftExposed RidgeScrambleRiver crossingSummit views

Breakneck Ridge

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
62°
Feels 62°FSummit · 1,260 ft
6:20 AM7:32 PM
CLEAR

Wind

10mph

Precip

0%

Humid

68%

Elev Δ

+1200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

72°80°

Hourly Forecast

10 AM

☀️

72°

4mph

11 AM

☀️

76°

6mph

12 PM

⛅

78°

8mph

1 PM

⛅

77°

8mph

2 PM

⛅

78°

8mph

3 PM

⛅

78°

8mph

4 PM

⛅

80°

8mph

5 PM

⛅

80°

8mph

6 PM

⛅

80°

6mph

7 PM

⛅

77°

4mph

8 PM

⛅

75°

5mph

9 PM

⛅

75°

5mph

Summit Conditions

68°F→−6°→62°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 1,160 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 9:47:34 AM · America/New_York

Updated Aug 30, 9:47 AM UTC

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