Minnewaska State Park
Ulster Co.,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road: Unblazed
Total Time: 1:10 hour
Estimated Distance: 2.3 Miles
Pros: Scenic lake, mountain views, pretty cliffs
Cons: Very busy with many people
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Very Easy
Google Maps of Parking:
https://goo.gl/maps/t5LL1kChxAXAn2AY6
Lake Minnewaska is a very scenic lake, high up in the Shawangunk Mountains, features signature white cliffs and great views. I used to come here very often mountain biking. As I was still recovering from my foot injury from the previous week, I needed a shorter and easier hike. The weather was brisk, and the late season foliage was present making this even more scenic with a bright sun and a deep blue sky.
I parked at the newly rebuilt parking lot, and checked out the brand new visitors center. I then took the loop trail carriage road from the southern side, passing the swim area and the views at the outlet. At the north side I took the trail along the lake and then scrambled to the top. I took a spur to the Beacon Hill Trail start for a view facing north, and then continued along the Minnewaska Carriage Road back to the car.
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Map of the Route |
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Catskill Mountains from the Parking Area |
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The New Visitor Center |
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Inside the The New Visitor Center |
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Lake Minnewaska from the Northern Cliff |
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Lake Minnewaska Beach |
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Castle Point Carriage Road |
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View Near the Southern End of Lake Minnewaska |
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Lake Minnewaska Southern End |
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Lake Minnewaska Outlet Stream |
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Huckleberry Fall Foliage |
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Cliffs Along the Eastern Area of Lake Minnewaska |
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Fall Foliage |
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Lake Minnewaska from the Eastern Cliffs |
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View Approaching Beacon Hill |
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View at the End of the Hike Overlooking the Catskills |
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