- Address:
788 Wolcott Ave Beacon, NY 12508
- HOURS:
Activities
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Dog Walking on a Leash
Hiking
Wildlife Watching
Amenities
Seasonal Restroom
Overview
Mountaintop views worth all the huffing and puffing.
BEACON, Dutchess County (15 acres) — Yes, the trail up Mount Beacon is steep, but switchbacks keep the workout manageable. The hike actually begins on a staircase following the course of the Beacon Incline Railway, once the world’s steepest funicular. Observation platforms atop the stairs preview the treat rewarding all who reach the summit: a panoramic vista stretching from the Hudson Highlands to the Catskill Mountains. A mile away, climb 60 feet up the South Mount Beacon fire tower for a view that’s even more spectacular — on a clear day, you can see from Manhattan to Albany.
Free and open year-round, dawn to dusk.
Note: There are two free electric vehicle charging stations here for park users.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The health and safety of park visitors remains one of our top priorities. All special events and group outings must be pre-approved. To coordinate one, please fill out this form and email Anthony Coneski.
Thanks for doing your part to protect yourself and others so we can continue to make Scenic Hudson parks and preserves available for all.
Park Management Contact Information: Scenic Hudson Land Trust (845) 473-4440 ext. 247
Legend
- Entrance
- Gazebo
- Information Kiosk
- Parking Area
- Pavilion
- Restroom
- Viewing Deck
Click the Map (for more detailed info)
Explore
Check out the shops and eateries along Beacon’s vibrant Main Street and Dia:Beacon, a world-class museum featuring late-20th-century art housed in a former factory. Learn more about the remarkable life of Catheryna “Madam” Brett, Beacon’s first European settler, by visiting her 1709 house.
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