- Address:
788 Wolcott Ave Beacon, NY 12508
- HOURS:
Dawn to Dusk
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: This park has two, Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging stations available for a fee.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The health and safety of park visitors is a top priority. Please check individual park pages to stay up-to-date with alerts for each location. For more information about our park rules, check out our Visitor Guide for Scenic Hudson Parks.
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.
Click to view guide.
All special events and group outings must be pre-approved. To apply for a permit, please fill out this form for special events or this one for group outings, and our team will be in touch. If you have any questions, email Anthony Coneski, Senior Community Projects Manager, at aconeski@scenichudson.org.
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Scenic Hudson Land Trust (845) 473-4440 ext. 247
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