Opt Outside: Mount Beacon
This Black Friday, skip the shopping fever and Opt Outside with your fellow Guardians and community members on a hike to the Mount Beacon Fire Tower for one of the most spectacular views in Hudson Valley.
Shake off that Thanksgiving dinner with us on this 4-mile out-and-back hike on Friday, November 29th. The climb is steep, but well worth the views at the top. Hot apple cider will be served and a prize will be given for the best-looking Thanksgiving Leftover sandwich!
This outing is transit accessible from NYC via the Metro North Hudson Line. Simply hop on the 7:19am or 7:39am Poughkeepsie-bound train from Grand Central station and get off at the Beacon station, where you can walk or take the Beacon Free Loop to the trailhead.
WHO: Guardians and friends/family (adults)
WHEN: Friday, November 29 @ 10:30 AM ET
WHERE: Mount Beacon Trailhead
788 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Yellow adventures are great for people who are looking to spend several hours on the trail.
DISTANCE: 4 miles
DURATION: 4 - 5 hours
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 & across the Northeast.
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.
Our outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿
🟦 Blue (easy)
🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
🟥 Red (strenuous)
⬛ Black (very strenuous)