📜 Historic incline railway, once the world's steepest passenger funicular. 🔍 Operated from 1902 to 1978, now lies in ruins on Mount Beacon, offering panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. # Why Go ⛰️ Panoramic views of the Hudson Valley from the summit 🚶 Popular hiking trail to explore the ruins and a fire tower along the former railway route 🚂 Discover the remains of a unique engineering marvel 📜 Discover a site added to the National Register of Historic Places # Why Avoid ⚠️ Requires a steep 1-mile hike to reach the ruins 🚧 Structures are abandoned and in a state of disrepair # Tips 🅿️ Parking is available at the base of the mountain 🚶 Consider continuing to the fire tower at South Beacon Mountain summit