alternatives to explore during the closure

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 | Ample parking

*There is NO PARKING for trails on private property or school district property

*Note for train riders walking to trails: due to construction on Fair Street, you must use the pedestrian bypass path along the west side of the road.  On the northern portion of Fair Street where there are no sidewalks, please keep to the road shoulder until you reach the Gateway Trail at Little Stony Point.  Please use caution!

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)

Bonticou Crag - Mohonk Preserve

steep, rugged, scramble, exposed rock, views | 2.3 mi, 3.9 mi, and 5.6 mi options | 5/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited, day fee charged for non-members

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

Snake Hill via Crystal Lake

gradual to moderate inclines, river views | 2.9 mile out and back | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking

Hubbard Perkins Loop

flat-ish, wooded views | 3.9 mile loop | 2/5 similarity to Breakneck | Limited parking