Mount Beacon Fire Tower

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• Mad Martigen

  Aug, 06 2018
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  Mount Beacon south is the highest point in the Hudson Highlands at approximately 1640 feet high. It offers fantastic views of the Hudson Highlands and Putnam Valley to the south, also a view of the NYC skyline 60 miles away on a clear day. To the west and north, the city of Beacon and the Beacon Reservoir, Newburgh, the Catskill Mountains, Shawagunk Ridge and Minnewaska Nature Preserve can be seen along with other landmarks and towns. From the parking lot near Route 9D, start and stay on the red trail all the way to the fire tower. On your way to the tower, stop by the casino ruins for some great views. Not easy to miss the ruins. On your way to return to the parking lot, just simply follow the red trail BACK to where you started. The trail is moderate and steep.

The nearest places

• The Swann Inn of Beacon

  Establishment, Lodging

  120 Howland Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508

  +1 845-831-6346

  swanninnofbeacon.com
• Al Hernandez & Associates

  Establishment, Finance, Accounting

  147 Highland Road, Cold Spring, NY 10516

  +1 914-332-1211
• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

  Establishment, Church, Place of worship

  106 Howland Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508

  jw.org
• Pretty Bird Bridal

  Establishment, Clothing store

  175 Highland Road, Cold Spring, NY 10516

  +1 845-809-5026

  Closed now: Until 09:00am
• Base Camp Bed & Breakfast

  Establishment, Lodging

  31 Mountain Lane, Beacon, NY 12508

  +1 845-702-6226

  bedandbreakfastny.net

  Closed now:
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  Beacon Overlook

  Establishment, Park

  Casino Trail, Beacon, NY 12508

  scenichudson.org