alternatives to explore during the closure

The possibilities are endless! We’ve compiled a list of a few of our favorites.

Accessible by train AND CAR

via GARRISON STATION

Castle Rock (Sugarloaf South)

steep, rugged, river views | 2.9 mi out & back (+ 2.4 mi roundtrip from train station) | 4/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

North Redoubt

steep, rugged, river views | 2.8 mi out & back (+ 2.6 mi roundtrip from train station) | 3/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Arden Point

flat-ish, river views | 3.9 mi loop (access right from train station) | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

via COLD SPRING STATION

Bull Hill from Washburn Lot

steep, rugged, river views | short loop (4.55 mi) and full loop (5.6 mi) + 2 mi roundtrip from train | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Cornish Estate from Washburn Lot

uphill, river views | 1.8 mile out & back + 2 mi roundtrip from train | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Little Stony Point

flat-ish, river views | 0.9 mile loop + 2 mile roundtrip from train | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

West Point Foundry Preserve

flat, river views | 1.9 mile loop (access trail directly from southern end of northbound Metro-North RR platform) | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

via BEACON STATION

Mt. Beacon

steep, rugged, river views | 4.7 miles out & back + 3.6 mile roundtrip from train | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Long Dock Park to Dennings Point and Madam Brett Park

flat, river views | LDP to Dennings: 3.25 mile out & back, LDP to MBP: 3.76 mile out & back, + .6 mile RT from train | 1/5 similarity to Breakneck | Ample parking

Accessible by Car only

Storm King

steep, rugged, river views | 1.5 mile, 2.5 mile, and 3.6 mile loop | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Bear Mountain via Major Welch and Appalachian Trail

steep, rugged, river views | 4.3 mile loop | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | Paid parking (check timing)

Anthony's Nose

steep, rugged, river views | 2.0 mile, 2.4 mile, and 6.4 mile out & back | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | VERY limited parking

Anthony Wayne Recreation Area: Beechy Bottom, West Mountain, AT-Timp-Torne to Appalachian Trail Loop

exposed rock, woods roads, river views | 3.95 mile loop | 4/5 similarity to Breakneck | Large parking supply

Schunnemunk Mountain

steep, rugged | 7.4 mile loop | 4/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Dunderberg, Bald Mountain, and The Timp Loop

steep, rugged, river views | 7.4 mile loop | 4/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Torrey Memorial at Long Mountain

steep, rugged, river views | 2.2 mile loop | 3/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

AT via Fahnestock / Canopus

steep, rugged, lake view | 5.2 mile and 7.8 mile loop | 3/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Hubbard Perkins Loop

flat-ish, wooded views | 3.9 mile loop | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Want more hike info?

Visit the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s website for hike info, trail maps, and more!