Improvements Made at Scenic Hudson's Mount Beacon Park

New stairs and landings improve access to the trails of Fishkill Ridge

BEACON – Scenic Hudson is pleased to announce that repairs to the access stairs at its popular Mount Beacon Park are complete. The repairs were made by Highland Welding, Inc. of Peekskill, a local welding firm known for quality craftsmanship. Utilizing galvanized, high-traction steel, the new stairs and landings are exceptionally strong and durable. Scenic Hudson encourages hikers to admire the new work while on their way up Mount Beacon to enjoy the vast trail system and majestic lands of Fishkill Ridge, more than 2,000 acres of which Scenic Hudson has helped preserve for public enjoyment.

Newly repaired stairs at Scenic Hudson's Mount Beacon Park (Download high resolution file.)
Newly repaired stairs at Scenic Hudson's Mount Beacon Park(Download high resolution file.)

Scenic Hudson works to protect and restore the Hudson River and its majestic landscape as an irreplaceable national treasure and a vital resource for residents and visitors. A crusader for the valley since 1963, we are credited with saving fabled Storm King Mountain from a destructive industrial project and launching the modern grass-roots environmental movement. Today with more than 10,000 ardent supporters, we are the largest environmental group focused on the Hudson River Valley. Our team of experts combines land acquisition, support for agriculture, citizen-based advocacy and sophisticated planning tools to create environmentally healthy communities, champion smart economic growth, open up riverfronts to the public and preserve the valley's inspiring beauty and natural resources. www.scenichudson.org

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