Beacon Overlook

Pete Vigeant

One of my favorite hikes, but not for the unprepared! Wear spikes on boots in the winter. Poles are great to protect your knees - especially on the way down. You can see the Manhattan skyline on a clear day. Definitely worth the effort to get to the fire tower.

Rachael E

What a beautiful trail! This was our second time hiking it, this time with a puppy. There are 2 trails to get to the overlook; I can only speak for the shorter one. It was a little steep, but not much of a hike to get to the top. I do recommend!

JoAnn Norris

About 3 miles RT to where the Casino once stood. Quite a trek uphill but we took breaks. Once on top, panaromic views. Worth the hard work. Remnants of the old tram along the trail.

Lana Mcloughlin

Amazing views! It takes a while to get up to the overlook, but so worth it! I came for the sunset and it was so beautiful! It was a little hard to get back down in the dark because of how steep and rocky it is in some spots. I would recommend going earlier in the day because you will need to take breaks going up if you’re not an experienced hiker. Great workout though! Definitely bring a bottle of water and some snacks.