Beacon Reservoir supplies water to the city of Beacon, in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is located at 1,285 feet above sea level in a hollow between Beacon Mountain and Scofield Ridge, in the neighboring Town of Fishkill, very close to the Putnam County line.
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My hike to the Beacon Reservoir was incredibly peaceful. Surrounded by nature and away from the noise, it was the perfect place to clear my mind and enjoy the stillness. The trail offered beautiful views and a calming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet and...
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A beautiful nature and place to spend weekend, enjoy hiking and do some site seen. Overall walk to fire watch tower is about 1 h depending on the rout. There are some beautiful spots around the reservoir where you can rest...
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Beacon's reservoir is worth a visit if you're climbing the summit and fire tower. Trails are not blazed but easy to find on a decent map. Signs clearly prohibit swimming and other activities in the reservoir, but it's still...
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