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        Beacon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, Nordic Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Hudson Highlands State Park and Stoney Kill.
        This is an auto-generated description of Beacon. Login or register to submit a custom description.
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        Region Details
        • 2
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        • 17
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        • 1

        Region Status
        Caution as of Aug 16, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        67
        Trails Mountain Bike
        37
        Trails E-Bike
        8
        Trails Gravel Bike
        4
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        1
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        6
        Trails Hike
        62
        Trails Trail Running
        62
        Trails Snowshoe
        7
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        1
        Trails Nordic Ski
        6
        Total Distance
        72 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        32 miles
        Total Descent
        17,624 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,594 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,599 ft
        Reports
        133
        Photos
        33
        Completed Counter
        2,682
        Sub Regions

        Popular Beacon Mountain Biking Trails

        95 0.0 2,874 ft 10 ft 72
        Trail connects .
        90 4.0 2,165 ft 25 ft 61
        Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 2,067 ft 188 ft 57
        Easy going climb trail, access some great trails for those worthy of the search.
        100 0.0 1,027 ft 177 ft 56
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
        45 3.3 2 miles 65 ft 56
        Multi use hike and bike trail.
        80 5.0 1,726 ft 0 ft 55
        Natural rock features provide some air time and nice berm corners to keep the speed
        75 1.0 3,383 ft 0 ft 39
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        50 3.0 2,195 ft 5 ft 38
        Connects from Notch to Melzingah

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 4 rides
        Past Week
        • 9 rides

        Photos of Beacon Mountain Bike

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        124 |
        Jun 16, 2024 @ 11:57am
        Jun 16, 2024
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        126 |
        Jun 16, 2024 @ 11:56am
        Jun 16, 2024
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        154 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        mtb
        155 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        | 2 comments
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        150 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        | 5 comments
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        125 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        | 3 comments
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        172 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
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        149 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        | 3 comments
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        125 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
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        169 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
        | 5 comments
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        126 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023
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        134 |
        Dec 26, 2023 @ 12:47pm
        Dec 26, 2023

        Videos of Beacon Mountain Bike

        Chill Beacon Bike and Brews
        mtb
        0:59 | 214 | Sep 15, 2025
        Mt. Beacon, NY mountain biking \m/
        mtb
        5:49 | 175 | Aug 30, 2024 , Beacon
        Mt. Beacon, NY mountain biking \m/
        mtb
        5:49 | 246 | Aug 30, 2024 , Beacon
        GoPro Hero 9 MTB - Mt Beacon NY // Hudson...
        mtb
        13:49 | 466 | Nov 22, 2020 , Beacon
        GoPro Hero 9 MTB - Mt Beacon NY // Hudson...
        mtb
        13:49 | 421 | Nov 22, 2020 , Beacon
        MT BEACON FIRE TOWER MTB EXPLORiNG
        mtb
        5:38 | 1489 | May 18, 2019 , Beacon
        NOTCH TRAIL (Fire tower to 9D)MTB trails #1
        mtb
        4:45 | 670 | May 6, 2019 , Beacon
        Fire Tower to 9D - MTB SESSION #2
        mtb
        5:16 | 560 | May 6, 2019 , Beacon

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Yite
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:05pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        IdealWatch out for broken glass along the...QmE8jO1P
        Easy Money
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:04pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        IdealQmE8jO1P
        Waterllama to Pines Highway
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 8:03pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        IdealTwo large trees down 3/4 of the way down...QmE8jO1P
        Holy Trail
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        IdealQmE8jO1P
        Outbreak
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:46pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        VariableMostly dry, a little damp and loose at partsQmE8jO1P
        Flag Pole
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/New_York)
        Jul 24, 2026
        UnknownImpossible to navigate, bushwhacking the...QmE8jO1P
        Fire Tower Climb
        Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Vancouver)
        Jul 23, 2026
        Idealharder than usual due to some washing out...QmE8jO1P
        YKTO "Melzingah Trail"
        Jul 14, 2026 @ 7:29am (America/New_York)
        Jul 14, 2026
        UnknownSuepannoshepard
        Broken Bomber
        May 17, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/New_York)
        May 17, 2026
        IdealHike Clean, clear, perfection.JPartridgeJ
        Boulders
        Apr 17, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/New_York)
        Apr 17, 2026
        Ideal jfluna23

        Activity Feed

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        Edderkopp5addreportactivity #101654281
        Aug 16, 2026 @ 1:17pm
        Aug 16, 2026
        fasseclawishlisttrailactivity #101159884
        Aug 10, 2026 @ 4:50am
        Aug 10, 2026
        QmE8jO1Paddreportactivity #99926812 and 2 more
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 5:03pm
        Jul 24, 2026
        QmE8jO1Priddentrailactivity #99926749 and 2 more
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 5:01pm
        Jul 24, 2026
        QmE8jO1Paddreportactivity #99898247 and 2 more
        Jul 24, 2026 @ 9:41am
        Jul 24, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        QmE8jO1PtrailFlag PoleThis trail either does not exist or the gpx...
        Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:45am
        Jul 23, 2026
        IanqpsjTVtrailSierra OuterTrail says no bikes allowed
        Sep 18, 2025 @ 12:38pm
        Sep 18, 2025
        Javaking902NnCQmereportFire Tower ClimbHow are the trails looking?
        Sep 3, 2025 @ 6:28pm
        Sep 3, 2025
        mtbzinereportYKTO "Melzingah Trail"Used to be a great trail, but overgrowth has...
        Oct 23, 2024 @ 12:10pm
        Oct 23, 2024
        zipotelocotrailFreedomBikes allowed?
        Apr 12, 2024 @ 6:02pm
        Apr 12, 2024

        Local Badges


        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike3729 miles8,081 ft15 miles1,594 ft
        #5,146#1,719331334,295
        E-Bike86 miles2,100 ft3 miles1,165 ft
        #7,892#2,387121219
        Gravel Bike46 miles2,215 ft4 miles1,437 ft
        #6,099#1,9534
        Adaptive Bike12 miles1,096 ft
        #6,483#1,89116
        Winter Fat Bike65 miles1,608 ft4 miles1,194 ft
        #3,092#7978
        Hike6270 miles16,706 ft31 miles1,594 ft
        #3,266#1,15413121,591
        Trail Running6270 miles16,490 ft30 miles1,594 ft
        #3,428#1,0041311375
        Snowshoe78 miles2,041 ft5 miles1,227 ft
        #1,217#6584
        Backcountry Ski12 miles984 ft2 miles981 ft
        1
        Nordic Ski67 miles1,860 ft4 miles1,227 ft
        #1,349#6311

        Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon

        What are the best places to ride in Beacon?
        Beacon has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Beacon?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Beacon are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Beacon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Beacon are:
        • August (32 activities)
        • June (24 activities)
        • July (18 activities)
        Check the Beacon reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Beacon?
        There are 18 parking locations listed in Beacon. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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