Mount Beacon is beautiful but this hike is quite the challenge. It’s rocky and steep for about an hour. You’ll get to the first viewing area, which is very nice. If you want to continue on to the fire tower, most of the walk is level, which is a tease because the final stretch is a series of steep boulders to climb over. Most of the trail is shady and we had perfect weather. If you do this trail while it’s wet, wear shoes with strong traction or you will probably sprain an ankle. It took almost an hour to descend.
