Hudson Highlands State Park

Camp Smith Trail is the most rugged trail in Westchester County and a great way to reach Anthony’s Nose, with panoramic views along the way.

A 6 mile loop that climbs to Beacon Fire Tower and Lambs Hill filled with history, ruins, and views of the Hudson Valley and beyond..

A moderately-difficult hike filled with history, ruins, and panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and beyond from the Beacon Fire Tower.

Just to the south of Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill (or Mount Taurus) offers rock scrambles and amazing views of the Hudson River, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and Cold Spring.

This hike to Anthony’s Nose is a steep and strenuous, but relatively short scramble with a great payoff view. This unofficial but well-marked trail was previously the Appalachian Trail, which has since been relocated slightly to the north.

Breakneck Ridge is an incredibly popular hike so don’t expect to get the trail to yourself. The steep rock scramble ascent will get your heart pumping quickly and you’ll be rewarded with great views of the Hudson River. It’s about a 3 mile loop, but all the action is in the first mile.