To get to Breakneck Ridge from NYC, you can take the Metro North. On the weekends, the train stops at Breakneck. During the week, you have to get off at Cold Spring, a town about 2 miles from the trail head. You can also drive of course, but there is limited parking by the trail.

How long does it take to climb Breakneck Ridge?

If you’re crunched for time, the short loop is about 1 mile shorter and takes ~2 hours to complete. The classic loop is said to take ~3 hours. There are a number of other trails that branch off from the main Breakneck Ridge trail that you can take to extend your trip even further.

Is Breakneck Ridge station open?

The stop and trailhead was initially planned to close for reconstruction at the beginning of 2018, with reopening planned for April 2019. However, by May 2019, the station’s closure and reconstruction, along with that of the rest of the Breakneck Ridge trailhead, was slated for mid-2020 at the earliest.

What does R mean on Metro North schedule?

only to receive customers
R – Stops only to receive customers. D – Stops only to discharge customers. H – Stops primarily to discharge customers. Train may depart up to 5 minutes earlier than the time shown. – Commuter Connection bus between train station and local work sites.

What does H mean on Metro North?

discharge customers
R – Stops only to receive customers. D – Stops only to discharge customers. H – Stops primarily to discharge customers. Train may depart up to 5 minutes earlier than the time shown. – “Bike Train”.

What is late night on NYC subway?

1. Re: What constitutes ‘late night and weekends’ on subway? Recently with the line closures for big work weekends I think the definition of “late night” varies from 10pm to 1am. And weekends, for the purposes of most of those scheduled work windows, start Friday nights and end Monday mornings.

How far is Breakneck Ridge from New York City?

Breakneck Ridge’s proximity to New York City makes it one of the most heavily hiked trails in the region. If you’re looking to get out for the day, hope to escape the crowds, but still need to rely on a train to get you to the trailhead, consider these five train-friendly trails. All five of them are less than 90 minutes from New York City.

How do I get to Breakneck Ridge Trail?

The 2.8-mile Breakneck Ridge Trail is easily accessible by car via Route 9D and by train from Manhattan via Metro-North’s Hudson Line, so you can count on lots of company during your hike. Make sure to wear athletic shoes or hiking boots to climb Breakneck, and bring plenty of water and snacks.

When will the Breakneck Ridge Metro-North station reopen?

TRAIL ALERT: The Breakneck Ridge Metro-North Station will be closed for winter 2019 and will reopen spring 2020. This is a challenging climb that’s steep in sections.