The Best Hiking in Beacon

Long Dock and Dennings Point are two of the most popular parks in Beacon, that just so happen to be connected by a train track turned trail. Plenty of parking is available at Long Dock, and its a perfect spot to picnic, launch your kayak into the Hudson, or cast your line hoping to reel in the bi...

There are some great view points along this route.  Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area.  This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers).  The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino.  Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolle...

South Beacon Mountain via Casino Trail (Red) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Beacon, New York.

North Beacon Mountain and DAR Monument via Casino Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Beacon, New York.

Starting in the quaint town of Beacon there are a couple of options for hikes of varying difficulty. From the station the walk is about 1.5 miles to the trail heads, alternatively if you choose to stay the night at Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground you can arrange for the host to meet you, take...

Mount Beacon is a very popular trail along the Hudson River, and for good reason. It offers a good workout, fantastic views for both sunrise and sunset (and of course the time in between), a recently rebuilt fire tower, and all with incredibly easy access right on the edge of a lively town. The ...

South Beacon and Scofield Overlook via Casino Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, New York.

Casino, Fire Tower, Scofield Ridge, Lambs Hill, and Rainbow Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Beacon, New York.

Dennings Point and Klara Sauer Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beacon, New York.

Dennings Point via Madam Brett Park is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Beacon, New York.

Fishkill Ridge, Scofield Ridge, and Casino Loop from Pocket Road is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Beacon, New York.

Beacon Reservoir to South and North Beacon Mountains Loop via Fishkill Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Beacon, New York.

Beacon Reservoir via the Fishkill Ridge Trail (White) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beacon, New York.

Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. The red trail leaves the lot and will take you up to the first peak on the ri...

Fishkill Ridge Loop via Overlook and Fishkill Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Glenham, New York.

Hudson Highlands Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, New York.