Breakneck Ridge, Mountain summit in Hudson Valley, United States.
Breakneck Ridge rises 1260 feet above sea level, featuring multiple rocky cliffs that stretch along the Hudson River between Beacon and Cold Spring.
The southern face of the ridge displays remnants of past quarrying operations, which shaped the current geological formation visible from considerable distances.
The recently opened Ninham Trail, named after Wappinger chief Daniel Ninham, incorporates 500 stone steps cut directly from the mountain material.
Metro North Railroad provides a dedicated weekend flag stop at the base of the ridge, while parking spaces are available along Route 9D.
The white-blazed trail follows a steep one-way ascent over multiple rock formations, leading hikers toward the Beacon Fire Tower through a series of elevated points.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.45943,-73.95894
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:31
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Beacon Reservoir
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Adams–Chadeayne–Taft Estate
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Montrest
4.2 km
Cold Spring Cemetery Gatehouse
4.3 km
Peter C. DuBois House
2.9 km
River View House
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Dock Hill Road Extension Stone Arch Bridge
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Hustis House
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Howland Cultural Center
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Bannerman Castle
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