2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge
- Date Wed 1st January 2025 - Wed 7th January 2026
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to take on the 2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge, a thrilling event running from January 1, 2025, to January 7, 2026, set against the stunning backdrop of Beacon, Dutchess County, NY. This unique challenge invites participants to climb from the gate at Mount Beacon to the wheelhouse at the summit, covering an impressive distance of 1 mile with 1,000 feet of elevation gain per climb. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer, this event is all about the journey, so time and distance beyond the designated route don’t matter—just touch that gate and the wheelhouse to count your climb!
Join fellow adventurers in this year-long challenge and track how many times you can conquer the climb. Don’t miss the chance to earn recognition, as the top three participants in Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories will receive bespoke awards crafted by Artisanal Accolades. With exciting milestones along the way to keep the spirit high, the Mount Beacon Climb Challenge promises to be an exhilarating experience for all outdoor enthusiasts. Start planning your climbs today and enjoy the breathtaking views that Mount Beacon has to offer!
Join fellow adventurers in this year-long challenge and track how many times you can conquer the climb. Don’t miss the chance to earn recognition, as the top three participants in Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories will receive bespoke awards crafted by Artisanal Accolades. With exciting milestones along the way to keep the spirit high, the Mount Beacon Climb Challenge promises to be an exhilarating experience for all outdoor enthusiasts. Start planning your climbs today and enjoy the breathtaking views that Mount Beacon has to offer!
Organiser's Description
HOW MANY TIMES IN 2025 CAN YOU CLIMB FROM THE GATE AT MT. BEACON IN BEACON, NY TO THE WHEELHOUSE AT THE TOP?
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MAIN DETAILS
* PARKING LOT: https://www.google.com/maps/place/788+Wolcott+Ave,+Beacon,+NY+12508/@41.4934489,-73.9592591,17z/ [https://www.google.com/maps/place/788+Wolcott+Ave,+Beacon,+NY+12508/@41.4934489,-73.9592591,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89dd33e0b39b9473:0x6d3feebb88bcbf73!8m2!3d41.4934908!4d-73.9599427!16s%2Fg%2F11c24__yt2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
* 1 Mile and 1k feet of elevation gain per climb (red trail)
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/324384027
* Time doesn't matter, going further on each loop doesn't matter, only from the gate to the wheelhouse counts.
* You must touch the gate each time and you must touch the wheelhouse for each climb you want to count. You do not need to follow the red trail if you don't want to. It's the same amount of climb either way.
You must provide a link to where we can verify your # of climbs you're submitting per entry.
AWARDS
Top 3 Male/Female/Non-Binary will receive handmade awards with their name and details of total # of climbs and elevation gain based off that create by Artisanal Accolades
I'll probably add some milestones along the way to keep people excited.
EXTRA INFO
Some background info on Mount Beacon: https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/mount-beacon-park/
_FB GROUP: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/954496942876579_
MAIN DETAILS
* PARKING LOT: https://www.google.com/maps/place/788+Wolcott+Ave,+Beacon,+NY+12508/@41.4934489,-73.9592591,17z/ [https://www.google.com/maps/place/788+Wolcott+Ave,+Beacon,+NY+12508/@41.4934489,-73.9592591,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89dd33e0b39b9473:0x6d3feebb88bcbf73!8m2!3d41.4934908!4d-73.9599427!16s%2Fg%2F11c24__yt2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
* 1 Mile and 1k feet of elevation gain per climb (red trail)
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/324384027
* Time doesn't matter, going further on each loop doesn't matter, only from the gate to the wheelhouse counts.
* You must touch the gate each time and you must touch the wheelhouse for each climb you want to count. You do not need to follow the red trail if you don't want to. It's the same amount of climb either way.
You must provide a link to where we can verify your # of climbs you're submitting per entry.
AWARDS
Top 3 Male/Female/Non-Binary will receive handmade awards with their name and details of total # of climbs and elevation gain based off that create by Artisanal Accolades
I'll probably add some milestones along the way to keep people excited.
EXTRA INFO
Some background info on Mount Beacon: https://www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/scenic-hudson-parks/mount-beacon-park/
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