Get out of NYC and tackle a peak challenge right in your backyard. Includes peaks in the Hudson Highlands of New York. A great way to explore the sprawling trail networks of several state parks all within easy reach of metropolis. Thanks to peakery member Nimblefoot for help with this challenge.
Highest peak
South Beacon Mountain
1,611 ft / 491 m
Most prominent peak
South Beacon Mountain
1,220 ft / 371 m prom
Most climbed peak
Breakneck Ridge
101 climbs
Most difficult peak
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Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest climbs
"Short drive over to Yorktown Heights to hike a loop of Turkey mountain with my friend Richard to see how he is doing. He broke one bone in his lower leg in the middle of a 6-peak hike in the Catskills back in May. He is doing loops of Turkey as one of his rehab sites to gain full mobility in his ankle and strength the lower leg. He still has a way to go to get back to his normal hiking pace and endurance which will take awhile at 74 years old.
As he went onto his second lap of Turkey I shopped at Lowe’s and Home Depot on my way to Blue Mountain Reservation to do a loop of Spitz and Blue for the month of September. No cars or walkers/hikers encountered in Blue today, guess the forecast for rain kept everyone home. Quick stop for some grocery shopping then home for lunch before any rain started." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2024
"Short drive over to Yorktown Heights to hike a loop of Turkey mountain with my friend Richard to see how he is doing. He broke one bone in his lower leg in the middle of a 6-peak hike in the Catskills back in May. He is doing loops of Turkey as one of his rehab sites to gain full mobility in his ankle and strength the lower leg. He still has a way to go to get back to his normal hiking pace and endurance which will take awhile at 74 years old.
As he went onto his second lap of Turkey I shopped at Lowe’s and Home Depot on my way to Blue Mountain Reservation to do a loop of Spitz and Blue for the month of September. No cars or walkers/hikers encountered in Blue today, guess the forecast for rain kept everyone home. Quick stop for some grocery shopping then home for lunch before any rain started." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2024
"Late afternoon power hike of Blue and Spitz. Taking advantage of the spring-like conditions of bare ground and temps in the 40’s. Nice views out over the Hudson River while I still had daylight. Back to the car before it’s completely dark." — Nimblefoot • Feb 6, 2024
"Late afternoon power hike of Blue and Spitz. Taking advantage of the spring-like conditions of bare ground and temps in the 40’s. Nice views out over the Hudson River while I still had daylight. Back to the car before it’s completely dark." — Nimblefoot • Feb 6, 2024
"The wife and I took a saunter in Blue Mountain reserve after opening our Xmas gifts. Needed to work off our calorie dense breakfast and get some vitamin D in the balmy weather reaching 50* in the sunshine." — Nimblefoot • Dec 25, 2023