The Hike: Mount Beacon, fire tower Length: Depending on how far you go, anywhere from 2.5 to 7.5 miles round-trip (if you decide to continue on to Fishkill Ridge/Lambs Hill).

As the manager of Max's on Main in Beacon, he believes the area can benefit from a new major trail. "Everyone knows about Mount Beacon, Breakneck Ridge and the trails around them," Kaplan said.