Breakneck Ridge

We will be hiking from the trailhead at breakneck ridge into the town of Cold Spring. We will first conquer breakneck ridge and take in the amazing views of the hudson. We'll have lunch in a valley between the ridge and bull hill where old farm house ruins still stand. After lunch we'll hike bull hill and descend into Cold Spring. Cold Spring is a cute little town, but most importantly, it has a couple of convenient establishments for grabbing a cold drink and some food. It also has a metro north station to catch a ride home.

The total distance is around 8 miles. The first mile is, by far, the most challenging part of the hike.

Proposed Route (Google Maps)

Agenda:
8:50 depart from Grand Central
9:01 depart from 125th St.
10:02 arrive at cold spring
10:06 arrive at breakneck ridge (get off train)
10:20 hit white trailhead
~13:00 descend into valley (blue trail), have lunch
~13:45 ascend bull hill (blue trail)
~15:30 arrive in cold spring, eat, drink, relax
16:58 get on metro north train to city
18:09 arrive at 125th St
18:20 arrive at grand central

For those who want to drive: you can drive to and park at the Metro North station in Cold Spring by 10:02 and ride with us one stop to Breakneck Ridge.

VERY IMPORTANT: Get on the last train car (the caboose), as that is the only car that opens its doors at breakneck ridge.

Costs:
Roundtrip train ticket: $21
Donation: $3 (to the maintainers of the wonderful trails)

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