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Mount Beacon

At Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking Lot

Beacon

Mount Beacon's steep 3.8-mile trail rewards determined hikers with panoramic views of the Hudson River, Catskill Mountains, and Hudson Highlands from the historic fire tower. The challenging 1,384-foot elevation gain is worth every breath for the scenery alone.

Hudson Valley hiking
scenic overlook
fire tower views
challenging trail

Tips

👟steep incline, wear proper hiking boots
🗼climb the 60-foot fire tower for best views
📸Hudson River, Catskill Mountains, Hudson Highlands visible

Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking Lot

788 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

www.scenichudson.org

Upcoming at Mount Beacon

Saturday, Jul 4
Independence Day Hike on Mount Beacon

Independence Day Hike on Mount Beacon

July 4 at 8:30am

Climb 144 metal stairs and follow a local historian up Mount Beacon for Revolutionary War stories and sweeping summit views. You'll explore casino ruins, a century-old powerhouse, and the DAR monument before the morning heat sets in.

Directions