Mount Beacon, locally known as Mount Beacon, located behind the City of Beacon, New York, is the highest peak of Hudson Highlands,. Its two summits tower above the Hudson River and can be seen from across the river and other places in the region. The northern peak, at 1,531 feet, has a number of radio antennas on its summit. The less accessible 1,610-foot southern summit has a fire lookout tower. Both summits offer breathtaking views and on clear days New York City is visible from the fire tower. The easiest way up the mountain is a dirt road used by reservoir maintenance workers, but it is closed to public vehicular use. There is a number of popular hiking trails going up the mountain, starting at different points in the city.
Beacon, New York