Breakneck Ridge
Rediscovered a love for hiking this past Labour Day long weekend. Angy and I are no strangers to it. We’ve been on some fairly strenuous hikes in the past, one of them being a five day trek up the Punta Union pass in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca mountains in Peru. But it’s definitely been awhile since. When we decided to do the Breakneck Ridge loop this past weekend we were a bit unprepared. Nothing too difficult but there were definitely parts where we had to scramble and get on our hands and knees… It was so worth it! In the past Breakneck Ridge has been voted one of the best hiking trails in North America and offers stunning views of the Hudson River.
The map below found here is a pretty good indication of the paths you can take up Breakneck Ridge although the most common route is the circular loop on the left that begins at the tunnel and ends at around the same spot. Great for a 3 hour hike and still gives you time to explore the city of Cold Spring nearby! If you’re in the NYC area, it’s only an hour and a half away, perfect for a quick day trip and one that we’d definitely recommend!
We’ve made a vow to hike once a month until winter hits. One being this trail that leads to Sam’s Point. We’re hoping that at the peak of Fall we can catch some ice beginning to form in the caves before it gets too cold!