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United States
New York
Dutchess County
Beacon

View of Lake Surprise – Stairs loop from Beacon

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United States
New York
Dutchess County
Beacon

View of Lake Surprise – Stairs loop from Beacon

Hard

5.0

(9506)

17,878

hikers

View of Lake Surprise – Stairs loop from Beacon

05:40

14.8km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.94 km for 819 m

After 9.06 km for 819 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Mount Beacon Park

Highlight • Summit

If you're in New York and want to go hiking, this is the ideal place. Easily accessible by train, scenically beautiful, and interwoven with many trails of varying difficulty.

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4.88 km

Erected in 1931 so rangers could spot forest fires in the Hudson valley. You can climb to the top and see great 360 degree views. The elevation at the top is around 1,765 ft. above sea level.

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3

6.71 km

View of Lake Surprise

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It is difficult to walk through all the viewpoints. But most show the Hudson River. The reservoir is different here...

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4

11.4 km

Only the outer walls of the cable car building have been preserved, the roof is completely missing. On the other hand, it is easy to get to the remains of …

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5

12.6 km

Stairs

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

A metal staircase helps to overcome the first steep climb. Since all trails start/end here, the stairs protect nature. Because all hikers have to go through here and so the stairs protect the mountain from erosion.

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14.1 km

Fishkill Creek

Lake

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

5.72 km

1.79 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

5.41 km

2.41 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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6 %

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