2.0 miles
Distance
674 ft
Climb
-666 ft
Descent
894 ft
High Point

Anthony’s Nose boasts some of the most impressive views of the lower Hudson Valley. Starting at the parking lot along Rte.9D just north of Bear Mountain Bridge, you will start a fairly steep incline along the famous Appalachian Trail. You can expect some fun but challenging rock scrambling, but at the top, you will be rewarded with the most breathtaking views of the majestic Hudson River.

Detailed Description
Appalachian Trail to Anthony's Nose is a 2 mile less popular intermediate route located near Beacon New York. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 674 ft with a max elevation of 894 ft then descends -666 ft.
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Details

  • Riding area
    Hudson Highlands State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    2
More Stats for Appalachian Trail to Anthony's Nose mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    229 ft
  • Altitude start
    229 ft
  • Altitude end
    236 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -75.2%
  • Grade min
    90.4%
  • Distance climb
    4,669 ft
  • Distance down
    4,790 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,099 ft

Directions

  1. Walk east on Appalachian Trail.
  2. Continue for 700 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Camp Smith Trail.
  4. Continue for 800 meters.
  5. Walk southwest on Camp Smith Trail.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Walk southeast on Anthony's Nose.
  8. Continue for 20 meters.
  9. Walk northeast on Camp Smith Trail.
  10. Continue for 70 meters.
  11. Keep right to stay on Camp Smith Trail.
  12. Continue for 700 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Appalachian Trail.
  14. Continue for 700 meters.
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