Cold Spring to Beacon
Join one of our Epic Training Hikes, designed to help you prepare for long-distance backpacking trips (like our 100-Mile Wilderness). This 13.5 mile hike will lead us from Cold Spring to Beacon.
Our Epic Training Hikes are intended to train for long-distance backpacking trips, like one of our high or epic adventures, or you can join them to complete a personal training goal. They will generally be day hikes covering 10 or more miles on various terrains.
We'll summit Bull Hill (1,421ft) and the southern peak of Mount Beacon (1,611ft), winding our way up and down the valleys along Breakneck Ridge as we go. We'll have 4,177ft of total elevation gain over the course of the hike, with a couple steep ascents and descents.
Accessible via public transit using the MNR Cold Spring and Beacon train stations, this is a great training hike for folks living in the city!
WHEN: Sunday, August 13 @ 8 AM
WHERE: Nelsonville Trailhead, 33 Secor Street, Nelsonville, NY 10516
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Red hikes are more difficult and are recommended for experienced hikers or those who are physically fit. These can be fast-paced scrambles up a mountainside, a long 10+ mile hike, or a 4-6 mile hike on a difficult trail. While there is a lot of variety in the type of activity, these hikes will always be more tiring than the others and might involve technical skill.
DISTANCE: 13.5 miles
DURATION: 6 - 7 hours
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Another Summit
Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York.
Another Summit’s outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders.
We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
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🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
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