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
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating 2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge, taking place from January 1, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in the beautiful town of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York! This unique event invites outdoor enthusiasts to tackle the iconic climb from the gate at Mt. Beacon to the Wheelhouse at the top, covering a distance of 1 mile with a rewarding elevation gain of 1,000 feet. Participants can choose their own routes to the summit, making each ascent a personalized adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned climber or just looking to enjoy the stunning views, the challenge is all about how many times you can complete this climb throughout the year. Touch the gate at the start and the Wheelhouse at the peak to count your climb, and don't forget to submit your climb verification link! With exciting awards for the top three male, female, and non-binary climbers, as well as milestone incentives to keep the motivation high, the 2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge is an event you won't want to miss!
Whether you're a seasoned climber or just looking to enjoy the stunning views, the challenge is all about how many times you can complete this climb throughout the year. Touch the gate at the start and the Wheelhouse at the peak to count your climb, and don't forget to submit your climb verification link! With exciting awards for the top three male, female, and non-binary climbers, as well as milestone incentives to keep the motivation high, the 2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge is an event you won't want to miss!
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?
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/
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/
2025 Mount Beacon Climb Challenge