Breakneck Ridge
Rugged and beloved, this is the toughest hiking mountain in the Hudson Highlands.
Peak Details
Height: 1,260ft (384m)
Range: Hudson Highlands
Level: Hardest
Scenic: Very
Trail Type: Fully Trailed
Breakneck Ridge Hiking Trails & Hikes
Breakneck Ridge
Super scenic and super sketchy — this is the funnest and most popular day hike in New York’s Hudson Highlands.
Seasonal Notes for Breakneck Ridge
Rain / Ice
Do not attempt to hike or climb Breakneck Ridge in winter or when it’s been raining. There are many spots on this very steep and rocky climb that will expose you to fatal injury.
Breakneck Ridge should only be hiked when it’s bone dry and with appropriate gear. If you have a fear of heights, do not hike this mountain.
Breakneck Ridge Topography
Summit Forecast: Breakneck Ridge
The page URL below shows the weather at Breakneck Ridge’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Breakneck-Ridge/forecasts/1260
Get full access…
Get instant access to the full version of this site and enjoy great supporter benefits: full galleries, full trail notes, early access to the latest content, and more.
Hot on the website right now…
Follow for more…
Follow my @TotalCatskills content on Instagram for regular hiking inspo and safe, inclusive community.