Also if ever you feel like adding yet another thing to your list, I’d love a child rating on your guides. I wish they’d be consistent with where they put updates for the trail. Thanks for updating the Dover Stone Church! Thanks, Erin! I tried to find out more info on the current schedule on the stop’s MTA page (https://as0.mta.info/mnr/stations/station_detail.cfm?key=167), but it just returns an error when I search for times this weekend. Your email address will not be published. We have been searching all day for information both about closures and about ethics and safety – to help us figure out whether to go camping and if so where. More importantly, as an avid hiker and advisor for a high school outdoors club, THANK YOU for all you do with your wonderful, highly informative website. Hi Mark, how about the picnic/grill areas? March 30, 2020. Hi, Juliana! I dont have a car. I also saw that Bull Hill is now open. VERY unsafe!!! With the caveat that Leave No Trace principles and NY State Land Camping rules must be followed, yes, backcountry camping is still an option in a few locations. Thanks for helping to make this page more accurate! We went up to the top of the famous Breakneck Ridge in Cold Spring - … Also what a wonderful site! Black Rock Forest is a great option, but if you’re going on a weekend, I’d get there very early. “Due to the physical topography of the Hudson Highlands and the narrow roads that line the approaches to these congested trails, hikers are unable to practice appropriate social distancing,” the agency said in a statement. Hi, Izabela! Thank you! Here’s where I got it from. (function() { Secondly, let’s learn from this so that when the pandemic is over, the absurd and dangerous situation at Breakneck Ridge is finally handled so that all parking along 9D is prohibited, except for small discrete lots set off the road. Right now, Hike the Hudson Valley features trail guides to 83 local hikes, including several that are now closed or restricted due to the COVID-19 crisis. So I think this one is still good to go! Breakneck Ridge Loop, Cold Spring: See 101 reviews, articles, and 146 photos of Breakneck Ridge Loop, ranked No.3 on Tripadvisor among 22 attractions in Cold Spring. Youâ ll meet all of these smiling folks on this hike during the peak seasons. Thank you so much for operating all of this! Hope you made it out there and had a great hike, Judith! I’d recommend checking out Mark’s comment below for a first-hand recommendation on NOT visiting at prime time (weekend afternoons). Hi, is break neck ridge currently closed? Looks like that might not be a great option, either. [via Facebook]. You will receive an email shortly asking you to confirm your subscription. Fahnestock? Whatever you decide to do, good luck out there! I was wondering what you thought of taking the AT from route 9 at the gas station to Anthony’s nose. Two of … window.mc4wp.listeners.push( The hike is very dangerous and falling rocks are ... Cheryl Lynn wrote a review Aug 2020. Please say home and stop the spread. Tammany as closed on this page (it was closed at the beginning of this crisis), but then deleted it — right now, the official Delaware Water Gap page (https://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/conditions.htm) notes that all facilities are closed, but trails and parking areas are open. } You start at the southwestern trailhead of the Do you know if there are any parking I tried to go on 05/16 and it was closed! Thanks again for this awesome resource! Happy (and safe) adventuring out there! forms: { Find a spot to park near the Breakneck Ridge trailhead, which is just before the tunnel. Hope that helps, and good luck out there! Really appreciate the info! Der Wilkinson Trail wurde entsprechend umgeleitet. Other trails in the park are open though. Breakneck Ridge ist ein malerischer Berg mit felsigen Klippen entlang des … Below are links to descriptions of two of the most popular hikes. Hello Joy and Louisa and fellow hikers, were you able to on the Fishkill Ridge trail or White trail near Beacon? Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve website says Fishkill Ridge is closed, but other websites seem to imply the Lambs Hill hike is still open. I believe Bear Hill Preserve is closed? I found an automated phone system And called before going, parking is currently free but I would get there early before it fills up because space is limited. I wish they could have stopped the people coming in from the city. Or still closed due to covid ? I’ve expressed my appreciation for the work you do a couple of times over the years I’ve used your site, but reviewing this list of closures today makes me want to say it again, loud: THANK YOU! I know it was closed before, just wanted to see if it was open as of this month? I dont understand why Hudson valley is still shut down. Park signage will be added to direct visitors to alternate trails to access the beach.” Good luck through all of this! They are open (and were also packed – there are other hikes ppl)!!! “There has been an uptick in cases here in Philipstown, which I believe is directly related to the number of visitors we are seeing from New York City and New Jersey,” he wrote. Hi, Dan — thank you! Breakneck Ridge is still closed and barricaded. Hikers may come across smoldering stumps. Cold Spring is a very small town by the way and streets are closed off on weekends because too many out of towners are flooding the area. Hope that makes it easier to find what you’re looking for! Thank you so much, Hannah! The hike is very dangerous ... Cheryl Lynn wrote a review Aug 2020. I do not lead hikes myself, but there is a wonderfully active Hudson Valley Hikers Meetup group that has over 40,000 members: https://www.meetup.com/hvhikers/. I was thinking to take a Metro North west of Hudson to there this weekend. They are in clear defiance of state, local, somewhat federal and World Health Organization directives not to travel. Published on Jul 18, 2020 Can you believe this place is only 1 hour away from Manhattan? Many thanks! I have the Adirondack trails from Harlem MTA line on my list for a long time. I’ve updated the page above accordingly. When trails get crowded, they have no choice but to close. As an environmental educator and board member of Putnam Highlands Audubon Society and the Little Stony Point Association, I’ve been extremely concerned about the out-of-control situation at Breakneck Ridge for years, and it seems like poor behavior and sheer numbers during this pandemic have been the straws that finally broke the camel’s back. on: function(evt, cb) { I am planning on going tomorrow .. trying to find a phone # to call in the morning to double check. You can find good information (along with a link to find out which state forests are closed to camping at the moment) on this NY DEC Primitive Camping page. Please let me know what you would recommend. That’s OK. Now they park in nearby residential neighborhoods and clog the streets, gather in big crowds, and ignore No Hiking signs to head up informal paths. I dont have a car. Breakneck Ridge Loop, Cold Spring: Address, Phone Number, Breakneck Ridge Loop Reviews: 4.5/5 Is anything here incorrect or out-of-date? NO ONE I’VE SEEN GOING TO AND FROM THE BNR TRAILHEADS IS WEARING A MASK!!! I just updated the page above accordingly. In general, hikes rated a 6 or lower should be manageable with your squiggly little entourage. [email protected]. Selfish! Where exactly can we park? I assume it’s still closed but just a heads up when I went to Locust Grove. However, by May 2019, the stations closure and reconstruction, along with that of the rest of the Breakneck Ridge trailhead, was slated for mid-2020 at the earliest. (See this, If you do go hiking, please be extra careful! Hi Mike! (20-foot closed contour) NAVD88 Elevation: 1279 ft / 390 m (Range 1279 - 1299 ft) ... 2017-10-24 by Peter Cuksta 2019-03-16 by Mel Murgs 2019-04-13 by Lori S 2019-07-20 by Kevin Zuech 2020-07-05 by Stav Basis : Nearby Peak ... At the first overlook going up Breakneck Ridge. They’ve been doing their best to keep their parks open, and have only closed Mt. Hinweis: Ab Sommer 2020 hat der Hudson Highlands State Park den Gipfel des Zuckerhut auf unbestimmte Zeit geschlossen, um sich dort 2019 von dem Brand erholen zu können. (I’m jealous you still have a kid riding in the pack — it’s so heavy when you’re carrying them, but it’s such a special time. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bear-hill-preserve-trail source. Paul! It seems reckless to close the trails on Monday to Thursday when they are barely used. Enjoy if you (carefully!) Thus, you put THEM in danger of COVID-19 AND their families. Beacon today. Great list, thanks so much. Below are links to descriptions of two of the most popular hikes. That’s everything that I’ve been able to track down so far. After additional snooping, apparently, Dover Stone Church has reopened to the public, according to the official Facebook page of Dover, NY government (https://www.facebook.com/TownofDoverNY.Government/posts/3323909894332036). (Using trekking poles is a great way to help reduce the chance of injury. Thanks so much, FT! . Good luck! That was never an issue until some hikers decided it would be fun to walk across the elevated trestle and as they did a commuter train came across the narrow, one rail track! Tammany not very useful for the time being. Did you end up going to Fishkill Ridge? Fires up and down Breakneck Ridge illuminated the night sky and drew crowds of concerned onlookers, watching from around southern Dutchess and Putnam counties, and across the Hudson River. News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Do you know if the Fishkill Ridge and the White Trails are open ? They demonstrate this the moment they get in the car and drive to your trailhead. FYI Kaaterskill Falls is open. Washington State Forest (where both of those hikes are located) only mentions the closure of pavilions, camping, and facilities — no mention of trail closures. Izabela. This helps! Hi, Angel! Enjoy it! Hi, is the devils path closed (or Indian head and mountains that are part of it)? So you could probably just ignore my original comment (except for the expression of gratitude part!). Lots of gratitude! Mt Tammany was open last Sunday, May 3. You can also subscribe without commenting. I just added Fishkill Ridge to the Closure list, based on comments from Angel (you’ll find those comments below and on my trail guide for Fishkill Ridge). One or two thousand people hiking at one general location during a busy weekend day seems to me the definition of insanity, or at the very least, a bureaucratic mess of titanic proportions. Apologies for not getting a reply to you earlier! I road past there today I believe you have an old update on the its page even though the update is dated 5/16/2020. on New York State Route 9D along the Hudson River, opposite the Breakneck Ridge station on Metro - North Railroad s Hudson Line. I am just wondering if the Lion’s Head Hike in CT is still open. Click here to support our journalism. View from Breakneck Ridge. Are they open? We actually past a group of about 20 hikers all together on the trail as we came down, again, UNSAFE and this is why they are closing all of the trails!! Add icon to phone Be safe and enjoy the sunny weather (Everyone stops for gas, to use the bath-room, to grab-and-go, for an illegal yard sale, for a farm store.) Indeed, Bear Hill Preserve sure looks closed from that info. I also just checked Scenic Hudson’s map, and I think it clearly shows the Lamb’s Hill hike does NOT venture into the (closed) Hudson Highlands State Park: http://www.scenichudson.org/wp-content/uploads/legacy/u2/fishkillridge-webmap.jpg. Do you know if we can camp on a trail? During the pandemic we also are trying to not do too much rock scrambling to lower their touch points. I know that they usually operate twice a day in summer. Hi, MD! The people who will be most negatively affected and will experience most deaths: small communities that border the parks. Now would be about the worst time to twist an ankle or otherwise require medical treatment for a preventable accident. Hi, Brian! I don’t see Storm King listed here, is it open? Is there a list I can see of hikes that are still open as of May 2020? Cold spring businesses reap the benefits of the hiking traffic during peak season. I’ve updated the list with Locust Grove’s closure, thanks to your intel. I’m hoping to go tomorrow, but wasn’t sure if it was open. Really appreciate you sharing the news! Thanks so much for providing this thorough outline – really helpful. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { The Breakneck Ridge brush fire poses no threat to any residential neighborhoods, state police said Tuesday morning. Hi, Jovan! The station temporarily closed for the winter starting on December 2, 2019. Thank you for all of your continued support and insight into all of the local trails during COVID-19. This means that there is no longer any access to the viewpoints at the summit. Thanks for taking the time to keep this up to date, and for your guidance about how to use these trails responsibly during the pandemic. (The only blah hike we’ve done since the shut-down started was one NOT from Hike the Hudson Valley) We are planning on trying out the Popolopen Torne tomorrow. Cold Spring is a very small town by the way and streets are closed off on weekends because too many out of towners are flooding the area. Please see the Schunemunk warning in the closure list above — the park is not closed, but the most popular approach is. FYI, Bash Bish is now open in NY and MA! CG May 16, 2020 at 10:08 pm. Thank you for being quicker than me with a response, and for providing some excellent first-hand info, Nicole! Hello, Mahevah! Thank you! Hi – thank you so much for all of this. There is no evidence that restrictions are warranted in Philipstown, or that limiting access to outdoor recreation slows virus transmission. The Open Space Institute also closed the parking area at The Chalet, which is located near the southern end of the Breakneck Tunnel, except for police and emergency services, according to Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea. Do you know if Storm King Mountain Hike is open? Hi, was just wondering if there’s any updates on Mt. Izabela, Mike, do you know if Harriman State Park is open ? It’s hard to keep track of what’s open and I’m debating just driving to New Hampshire instead if it’s too difficult to hike in NY easily. visit! They’d show up on the NY-NJTC Trail Alerts page if they closed, and there’s nothing there now. Best of luck to you and your band of hearty adventurers! Below are links to descriptions of two of the most popular hikes. https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Parks/Parks.htm. The move to put the concrete barriers blocking the large parking lot a couple weeks ago at Breakneck only exacerbated the problem they mention above, eliminating the only parking that kept hikers safe accessing the trail. Yes, I found from MTA employer at GC that those seasonal hiking MTA stops, like Manitou which connects with Adirondack or Breakneck Ridge stations might not open until September actually. Hi, Lauren! Mohonk rock scrambles are open as of today, Hi Mike, UPDATE: It is open, I went this Sunday. Just verifying that Red Wing Recreation Area is still open, though there’s quite a few trees down (as of 08/09/2020). NYS Parks limits parking for Breakneck Ridge amidst COVID-19. I also saw recent pictures from folks who were climbing the scramble at Bonticou, so you should be safe to put this one in your rotation again. Tracy Rakin just posted a beautiful shot from Red Wing, taken yesterday, to the site’s Facebook page, so I believe the trails there are still open. “This past weekend was a breaking point. I’ve updated the closure list with Dover Stone Church’s re-opening. The Highlands Current I’ve updated the list above accordingly. Did anyone from fellow hikers go hiking on the East of Hudson? Cold Spring, NY 10516 Required fields are marked *. I’m afraid my site doesn’t have the capability to filter out just the hikes that are open, but I do link to the list above from every trail guide on the site (at the top of the “Background” section for each hike), so when you find a hike you want to do, you can just pop over here to do a quick check. Awesome article by the way! Is that right? I always see families eith kids ego look like they’ve never hiked a day in their lives (flip flops, etc) and we’ve pretty much tabled that trail until the boys are 10+. Hikers no longer allowed on Breakneck and Anthony’s Nose. This is typically because they are brief items based on a single source, such as a press release, or there are multiple contributors, such as a collection of photos. I went this morning to the Laurel House Road parking lot. The daily change in new COVID-19 cases in Philipstown is flat, as are countywide hospitalizations. People park along 9D and it’s a bit treacherous when busy. 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