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Breakneck Ridge

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 Ridge

Breakneck Ridge

⛅ Overcast

Use Caution
48°
Feels 41°FSummit · 1,260 ft
6:09 AM7:40 PM
WINDYPRECIP POSSIBLE

Wind

21mph

Precip

51%

Humid

87%

Elev Δ

+1100ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

42°51°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

⛅

50°

9mph

8 AM

⛅

51°

6mph

9 AM

🌧️

51°

2mph

10 AM

🌧️

47°

16mph

11 AM

🌧️

45°

11mph

12 PM

🌧️

45°

10mph

1 PM

🌧️

44°

13mph

2 PM

🌧️

43°

12mph

3 PM

🌧️

43°

14mph

4 PM

🌧️

42°

9mph

5 PM

🌧️

44°

8mph

6 PM

🌧️

46°

8mph

Summit Conditions

51°F→−3°→48°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,119 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

◆L4
Waterproof rain shellPACK

2.5L or 3L waterproof breathable jacket — separate from your wind shell

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves↟Rain shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Updated 6:47:29 AM · America/New_York

Updated Apr 19, 6:47 AM UTC

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