Breakneck Ridge Station and Trails Close April 21 for Two Years

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Popular Breakneck Ridge train station will shut down for two years starting April 21, catching weekend hikers off guard.

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The station closure kicks off construction of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail project connecting Cold Spring and Beacon.

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Hiking hotspots including Breakneck Ridge, Wilkinson Memorial, and Lower Brook trailheads will be off-limits during construction.

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Metro-North is replacing low platforms with higher, ramped versions to slash boarding times and boost safety for trail-hungry passengers.

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A new pedestrian bridge will finally end the risky roadside trek along State Route 9D that hikers currently brave to reach trailheads.

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Alternative trails at Washburn/Cornish, Notch Trail, and Little Stony Point remain open but with very limited parking.

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The $80 million project promises better trail access, organized parking, public restrooms, and restored native plants when completed in 2027.

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Amy Kacala, Executive Director of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, calls it a "resilience project" for managing tourism while healing the ecosystem

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