HIKING NEAR NYC - Mount Beacon Fire Tower & Casino Ruins | Hudson Highlands

Hiking near NYC often means taking a day trip up north to the Hudson Valley / Hudson Highlands to seek out parks and mountains like Mount Beacon to attempt a day hike. With “build your own adventure” trail options, Mount Beacon is a great urban hiking destination to tackle a steep and rewarding 2-mile out-and-back hike or attempt the 8-mile “BEAST” loop, among others. With the autumn leaves bursting in gold and crimson foliage, it's always nice to get out of New York City and venture north to the Hudson Highlands and go hiking before the frigid Northeastern winter hits.
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Here are 3 popular trails to do when at Mount Beacon. The trail names and information are listed below:
Mt Beacon Casino Overlook
Route Distance: 2 mi / 3.2 km
Elevation Gain: 1201 ft / 366 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Out-and-Back
Mt Beacon Fire Tower
Route Distance: 4 mi / 6.4 km
Elevation Gain: 1561 ft /476 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Type: Out-and-Back
Mt Beacon “Beast” Trail
Route Distance: 8.2 mi / 13.2 km
Elevation Gain: 2398 ft / 731 m
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Type: Loop
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