Mt Beacon workout/sunset hike with extra loop


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5+ miles 1900 ft. Pace is moderate (not slow) with a break to enjoy sunset at the second summit of the tower.
You may hike at your own speed, break more often and enjoy the sunset whereverer you choose or hike at a fast pace and complete two loops.
There is no sweep. You must know the route on your own!
Map NY/NJ Trail Conference Map 102
A headlamp is required.
Starting and ending at Mt Beacon parking lot on 9D. We summit South Beacon Fire tower via the red Casino Trail, breaking off to the right for the last short, steep push. We then descend via the white Breakneck Ridge Trail until we intersect with the red, again making a right. At the intersection with the yellow Wilkinson Memorial trail make another right and again once we come to the white Breakneck Ridge trail to re summit South Beacon via some rock scrambles. Return to the parking lot by descending the red Casino trail.
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Mt Beacon workout/sunset hike with extra loop