


Rugged ridgelines, sweeping Hudson River panoramas and seasonal foliage across 8,000+ acres. Key photo subjects: Breakneck Ridge and South Beacon/Bull Hill vistas, riverside paths, rock ledges and autumn color. Very accessible by Metro-North from Cold Spring; parking at trailheads can fill on weekends. Best light: sunrise for soft river mist and sunset for warm side-light on cliffs. Trails range from easy riverside walks to steep scrambles—carry water, sturdy shoes and weatherproof gear.



Rugged ridgelines, sweeping Hudson River panoramas and seasonal foliage across 8,000+ acres. Key photo subjects: Breakneck Ridge and South Beacon/Bull Hill vistas, riverside paths, rock ledges and autumn color. Very accessible by Metro-North from Cold Spring; parking at trailheads can fill on weekends. Best light: sunrise for soft river mist and sunset for warm side-light on cliffs. Trails range from easy riverside walks to steep scrambles—carry water, sturdy shoes and weatherproof gear.