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A reversed lollipop route where the stick leads to the summit. Trailhead info at bottom of this post.

Hiking Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail makes for a quieter and mellower hike than the routes that start at the northern or eastern trailheads.

These trails have so much going on. This is great short workout hike with an easy warm up, some uphill huffing, beautiful varied forest, rock scrambles, great views and even a cabin to visit.

The Taconics are hugely under-appreciated and under-hiked. Alander is also frequently included in Berkshire mountain lists, so there is overlap here for anyone visiting and enjoying the Berkshires.

But hear me out — Alander is truly a Taconic Mountain!

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Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail Hike Time

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail Elevation Gain

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail: Notes & Gallery

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Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail

The Alander via Robert Brook Trail includes…

Steep uphill grind

Short road walk with a flat start and end

Wonderful solitude along trails peppered with interesting markers

Beautiful Hudson Valley views

An open summit

A creepy cabin you can sleep in overnight if you’re exceptionally brave

A full breakdown is provided in the hike notes below, with 21 photos .

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Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail Hike Time

Allow 3-4 hours for this hike.

Warning! In warmer months, this hike includes potential exposure to rattlesnakes .

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail Elevation Gain

The elevation gain for this hike is 1495 feet (apx 455 meters).

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail: Notes & Gallery

Begin at the small roadside parking area, across from a house. Do not block anyone’s drive. Walk downhill a short distance until you see the trailhead leading into the woods.

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Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail Trailhead

Small roadside lot. Walk back downhill to get to the trailhead.

Google Maps Location: 42.064900, -73.515047

The map below shows the exact topographic location of the trailhead

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Decent up high, expect low signal at trailhead and down low My network is Verizon. YMMV.

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The parent mountain for this hike is Alander .