Cold Spring to Beacon

We'll hike from Cold Spring train station to Beacon station through wooded forest, with views of the Hudson River from Beacon Mountain and the fire tower. You should be in GOOD AEROBIC CONDITION for this hike and NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS, it's ALMOST 10 MILES with a ROCK SCRAMBLE. It's similar to the two hikes we just did. Feel free to bring friends who aren't in the group.

TRAIN FROM NYC:
We'll meet at the clock/information booth in the center of Grand Central at 8:30am. Buy your ticket to Cold Spring and returning from Beacon. We'll take the 8:56am Metro North train arriving at Cold Spring at 10:15am. Return trains from Beacon are at 3:12pm, 3:43pm 4:09pm and 5:08pm

DRIVERS:
This hike STARTS and ENDS at different places. It starts at the Cold Spring train station at 10:15am Here's the Google pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/thUTbzFj6se97CLu7 It ends at the Beacon Train Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/G2bRQA7CzMxucap16 You can meet us at the Cold Spring Station in the morning and at the end of the day take the train back to where you parked. Or we can organize a car shuttle if we have at least two drivers.

FOOD:
Bring plenty of water (2 liters at least) and a hearty lunch. There are places to eat and drink in Beacon for after the hike.

GEAR:
Trail runners or hiking boots, warm layers and a rain shell are suggested. Bug spray is good to keep ticks away.

MAP:
Here's an AllTrails map of our route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/cold-spring-to-beacon-1670a64?u=i&sh=y5kkrh AllTrails is a great app and can help you from getting lost. Highly recommended. I posted a pic of the map in the photos too.
Here's my AllTrails profile. If you follow me it's easier to find the maps
https://www.alltrails.com/members/william-wilson-16

Any questions contact me,
Bill Wilson