This event is in the past.It took place on July 4, 2026 at Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking Lot.

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Walking Tour
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Independence Day Hike on Mount Beacon

July 4 at 8:30am

At Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking Lot

Beacon

🥾Wear sturdy hiking shoes for steep, rocky terrain
💧Bring plenty of water or electrolyte drinks
🦯Use a trekking pole for stability on loose rocks
🦯Use a trekking pole for stability during descent
🌅"One of the best sunset views" — fire tower NYC skyline visible

Join local historian Chris Cring for a guided Independence Day hike to the DAR monument. This 1.2-mile trek explores Beacon’s Revolutionary War history and the site of the city’s namesake signal fires.

Historical walking tour
Revolutionary War history
Guided mountain hike
Panoramic summit views