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Breakneck Ridge

Beacon, NY · 41.450, -73.980

The toughest hike near NYC. Scrambling with Hudson River views just 60 miles from Manhattan. 3.7-mile loop. Not suitable for dogs or children.

StrenuousNortheast1,260 ftExposed RidgeScrambleRiver crossingSummit views

Breakneck Ridge

☀️ Clear sky

Good to Go
67°
Feels 67°FSummit · 1,260 ft
5:39 AM8:25 PM
CLEAR

Wind

7mph

Precip

0%

Humid

58%

Elev Δ

+1200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

57°77°

Hourly Forecast

2 AM

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61°

1mph

3 AM

☀️

59°

2mph

4 AM

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59°

1mph

5 AM

☀️

58°

1mph

6 AM

☀️

57°

2mph

7 AM

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60°

2mph

8 AM

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64°

1mph

9 AM

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67°

2mph

10 AM

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71°

3mph

11 AM

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74°

1mph

12 PM

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76°

1mph

1 PM

⛅

77°

3mph

Summit Conditions

73°F→−6°→67°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 1,160 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 1:45:24 AM · America/New_York

Updated Jul 20, 1:45 AM UTC

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