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  1. Mt. Beacon Fire Tower – Hudson Highlands State Park …

    • Enjoy a moderately-difficult 4-mile hike to the Mt. Beacon Fire Tower, built in 1931 and restored in 2013. See panoramic views of the Hudson Valley, Manhattan skyline, and more from the tower and … See more

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    This is a moderately-difficult 4-mile out-and-back hike filled with history, ruins, and … See more

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    From the parking lot, look for the kiosk at the trailhead. The red-blazed Casino trail begins ahead on a relatively level gravel road. For most of the way to the Mount Beacon Fir… See more

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  1. Difficulty
    Hard
    Route type
    Out & back
    Length
    5.0 mi
    Elevation gain
    1,738 ft
    Discover this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Beacon, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this t…
    Discover this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Beacon, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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  2. Mt. Beacon - Hike the Hudson Valley

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  3. Guide to Hiking Mount Beacon Fire Tower, New York

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  4. Mt. Beacon Fire Tower, Beacon, New York - The …

    Nov 29, 2020 · Enjoy a challenging hike up Mt. Beacon to see the historic fire tower, the Hudson River, and the New York City skyline. Read reviews, directions, and tips from other hikers on this popular trail.

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  5. Beacon Fire Tower via Casino, Wilkinson, and …

    Beacon Fire Tower via Casino, Wilkinson, and Breakneck Ridge Trail. Discover this 5.0-mile out-and-back trail near Beacon, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 min to complete.

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  6. Hiking the Mt Beacon Trail of the Hudson Valley | Fire …

    Oct 27, 2023 · Fire Tower: On top of Beacon Mountain, you will find a restored fire tower, where you can head up another 60 feet into the air. The views from up top will no doubt be the most wholistic 360-degree views in the region.

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  7. Beacon Fire Tower via Breakneck Ridge, Wilkinson and …

    This is a point-to-point route which starts by traversing the entire length of the Breakneck Ridge Trail, starting from its southwestern end and going to the Beacon Fire Tower, the descends back to Route 9D in Dutchess Junction via …

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  8. Mount Beacon Fire Tower | National Historic Lookout …

    The Mount Beacon Fire Tower was built in 1931 on the site of an earlier wooden tower. It was used by NY State Forest Rangers for 50 years before being decommissioned in 1987. The 60’ Aermotor LS-40 tower with 7’x7’ metal cab …

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  9. Mount Beacon Fire Tower via Casino Trail - Mountain …

    Jun 20, 2023 · The short and very scenic route to Mount Beacon’s Fire Tower. Hike Length: 3.9 miles (6.28 km) Total Ascent: 1,400ft (427m) Intensity: Difficult Hike. Route Type: Out-and-Back. Includes: Blazed Trail, Unmarked Trail, …

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  10. Beacon Mountain Fire Tower - Harriman Hiker

    Nov 23, 2023 · Mt. Beacon is the highest mountain in the Hudson Highlands. The most popular hike up Mt. Beacon is to the former Casino site with a sweeping view overlooking the city of Beacon. However, the more serene and dramatic …

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