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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
41°
Feels 38°FSummit · 1,260 ft
7:12 AM6:08 PM
CLEAR

Wind

4mph

Precip

0%

Humid

72%

Elev Δ

+1200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

39°61°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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39°

1mph

9 AM

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43°

1mph

10 AM

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47°

2mph

11 AM

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50°

3mph

12 PM

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54°

4mph

1 PM

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57°

5mph

2 PM

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59°

3mph

3 PM

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60°

3mph

4 PM

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61°

3mph

5 PM

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60°

3mph

6 PM

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56°

2mph

7 PM

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53°

2mph

Summit Conditions

44°F→−3°→41°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 1,160 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

Summit Pack List

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

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.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:56:39 AM · America/New_York

Updated Oct 19, 7:56 AM UTC

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