
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!