Hard

Breakneck Ridge (Hudson Highlands)

New York

Distance3.7 mi
Est. time~1 hr 52 min
Elevation gain1,250 ft
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Breakneck Ridge (Hudson Highlands) is a hard 3.7-mile loop hike in New York with about 1,250 ft of elevation gain. a hand-over-hand scramble above the Hudson — an hour from NYC.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

On the drive · A stop on New York → Albany

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