View of the Highlands looking north showing Storm King Mountain on the left, and Breakneck Mountain on the right. Cold Spring is in the foreground.
Solid Granite Mountain Range
This unbroken mountain range starts in northern Massachusetts near the Vermont border, and continues south crossing the Hudson at Cold Spring before ending in northern New Jersey. This totally unique 15 mile wide band of granite, located between Peekskill to the south and The City of Beacon in the north with West Point in the center, produces this one of a kind river vista in America.
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MAJOR VIEWING POINTS
- The Hudson Fjord Yes! The majestic Hudson River becomes a true Fjord as it passes through the Highlands. Find out why and other geology including the eight faults crossing the Hudson Gorge.
- Storm King Mountain: This is the famous mountain that the power utilities wanted to pipe water for a power station, and resulted in the creation of Scenic Hudson. Also noted for famous Route 218 the "Storm King Highway" which was blasted out of solid rock. See this page for beautiful pictures of Cold Spring from across the Fjord, as well as views of the Highway. Located on the west side of the Hudson River.
- Storm King Highway: (under construction)
- Crows Nest Mountain: Higher than its more famous sister, Storm King, this mountain is directly opposite Cold Spring-on-Hudson. Located on the west side of the Hudson River. Reportedly the second highest verticle face mountain rising out of a tidal water on the entire east coast, the first being Cadilac Mountain in Acadia National Park Maine.
- Breakneck Mountain: This is the famous mountain that supplied the granite for the Brooklyn Bridge and is popular with hikers. Located on the east side of the Hudson River.
- Bear Mountain Bridge Used as the prototype for the majestic Golden Gate Bridge of San Francicso Bay, it offers a spectacular view up and down the river. Bring your camera.
- Anthony's Nose: This famous mountain is the eastern anchor for the Bear Mountain Bridge, and has an elevation of 1228 feet above the Hudson River. Take this route south
to the Annsville Circle and City of Peekskill for a breathtaking view of the Hudson Fjord.
PLACES OF INTEREST
- West Point Military Academy Our page about some of the highlights for the visitor, and a link to the Academy's own website.
- Mount Beacon:
- Garrison-on-Hudson, or Garrison's Landing is located along the Hudson River opposite West Point Military Academy, and was an important ferry landing before the building of the Bear Mountain Bridge. Today, it is best known for its art center, community theater, and the outstanding views. The original train depot was a location shot for the film, "Hello Dolly". Garrison's Landing is still a scheduled stop on the Metro North line.
- Manitou:
- Bear Mountain State Park:
- Constitution Island: the chain
- Constitution Marsh Nature Perserve:
- Little Stony Point State Park: