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Hike the Meadows to Kempton Ledge and around Lake Minnewaska
Saturday, November 2, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park
Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike on five historic carriage roads
and one footpath. Starting from the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, we will
hike a short section of the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road to reach the Upper Awosting
Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we intersect the Meadows Footpath.
Then, we'll meander through sections of the former Lake Minnewaska resort's
golf course, until we intersect Castle Point Carriage Road. We'll continue west
on this carriage road until we arrive at Kempton Ledge, a cliffside, scenic
vista that offers an expansive view over the Palmaghatt Ravine. We will return
to Lake Minnewaska by heading back on the Castle Point, Hamilton Point, and
Millbrook Mountain Carriage Roads. Once we return to Lake Minnewaska, we will
head towards the south side of the Lake and continue our return trip along its
east side. Waterproof boots or shoes are highly recommended, as the grassy
footpaths through the meadows may be wet from morning dew or rain. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752
Registration: Required
The Short and Scenic Route to Gertrude’s Nose at Minnewaska
Sunday, November 3, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an adventurous,
six-mile hike to Gertrude's Nose and back on the same route. This footpath,
which follows along an escarpment edge, offers one of the most expansive views
in Minnewaska. From our start at Lake Minnewaska, this route will follow Millbrook
Mountain Carriage Road to Gertrude's Nose Footpath, which offers broad views of
the Wallkill Valley, Taconic Mountains, and beyond. This modestly challenging
hike includes a steep rock scramble, a few hills, and some tricky footing.
Participants must bring water, snacks, and lunch and wear appropriate hiking
shoes. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tuesday Trek: Out to Patterson’s Pellet and back along the Cliffs at Minnewaska
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a morning stroll to check out the
cliffside views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet, a glacial
erratic perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here, we'll return
to Lake Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west to east until
we encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which does include
hills and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking east towards
New Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six miles. Please
bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the season, wearing
boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Homeschoolers at Minnewaska: Mosses, Mushrooms, and Lichen
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
With the last of the
trees shedding their leaves, late autumn begins to feel like a time of grayness
and death. However, not everything gets the memo. Join Josh Grosse,
Student Conservation Association/Americorps Environmental Educator, as we dive
into the exceptional world of mosses, lichens, and mushrooms. We will discuss
the role of each organism in the ecosystem, and why their rebellious greenness
and growth persists into the cold months. Our discussion will be followed by an
appreciation walk, where we will look at examples of each and make close
observations using magnifying glasses. This program is recommended for children between the ages
of seven to twelve years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age
of 18. Well-behaved younger siblings are always welcome. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Nature Walk at the Gardiner Library
Friday, November 8, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a
nature walk starting at the Gardiner Library. During this program, we will take
an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander
through Majestic Park, which may be muddy and wet from rain or morning dew. On
this slow-paced walk, we will be looking at whatever natural curiosities
intrigue the group, from birds to trees. Participants are encouraged to dress
warmly in layers, wear warm boots or shoes and bring binoculars. In case of a
poor weather cancellation, this program will be offered instead on November 15.
Meet at the Gardiner Library lower parking area, near
the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail trailhead and the electric charging station. For
more information about the program, call
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752 or email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required
Millbrook Mountain Loop Hike at Minnewaska
Saturday, November 9, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for an approximately five-mile,
roundtrip, loop hike to Millbrook Mountain. Starting from the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center, we'll hike along the east side of Lake Minnewaska, until we
reach the south end of the Lake. From here, we'll continue on the Millbrook
Mountain Footpath – a rocky trail that descends and ascends about 300 feet to
reach the summit of Millbrook Mountain. Millbrook Mountain has one of the most
expansive and panoramic views in Minnewaska. After we take in the view from
this location, we'll walk the meandering Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road back
towards Lake Minnewaska, where we'll continue around the west side of the Lake
back to the Visitor Center. The footpath section of this hike includes open
rock slabs, uneven footing, and one stream crossing. Participants should come
well prepared with appropriate footwear and enough food and water for the
duration of the hike. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Out to Patterson’s Pellet and back along the Cliffs at Minnewaska
Sunday, November 10, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a morning stroll to check out the
cliffside views of the Palmaghatt Ravine from Patterson's Pellet, a glacial
erratic perched on the cliffs above this scenic ravine. From here, we'll return
to Lake Minnewaska, following the carriage road around from west to east until
we encounter the Beacon Hill Footpath. This lovely trail, which does include
hills and some tricky footing, snakes along the cliff edge looking east towards
New Paltz. The total distance for this walk is approximately six miles. Please
bring enough water and food to sustain you and dress for the season, wearing
boots with good traction. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tuesday Trek: Scenic Loop Hike: An Orchard, a Cliff Edge View, and an Echo at Minnewaska
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an autumnal hike through an historic orchard that
once provided apples for the former grand hotels found at Minnewaska. Planted
on a steep hill, the orchard offers a sweeping, Catskills view that can't be beat.
Continuing along our route, we'll pass through a former hotel golf course and
make our way over to Castle Point Carriage Road, which we'll walk until we
reach Kempton Ledge. From here, there are wide open views of the magnificent
Palmaghatt Ravine as well as Storm King and Breakneck mountains in the
distance. Next, we'll make our way down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which
we'll follow until we reach Echo Rock, another scenic viewpoint where you can
actually hear the echo of your own voice. To return, we'll follow Hamilton
Point, Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads, swinging back on
the opposite side of the Lake to reach the Visitor Center. This route is mostly
along easy-walking carriage roads, with an estimated total distance of six-and-a-half
miles. Please bring water and food and dress appropriately for the season. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Scenic Loop Hike: An Orchard, a Cliff Edge View, and an Echo at Minnewaska
Sunday, November 17, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an autumnal hike through an historic orchard that
once provided apples for the former grand hotels found at Minnewaska. Planted
on a steep hill, the orchard offers a sweeping, Catskills view that can't be beat.
Continuing along our route, we'll pass through a former hotel golf course and
make our way over to Castle Point Carriage Road, which we'll walk until we
reach Kempton Ledge. From here, there are wide open views of the magnificent
Palmaghatt Ravine as well as Storm King and Breakneck mountains in the
distance. Next, we'll make our way down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which
we'll follow until we reach Echo Rock, another scenic viewpoint where you can
actually hear the echo of your own voice. To return, we'll follow Hamilton
Point, Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads, swinging back on
the opposite side of the Lake to reach the Visitor Center. This route is mostly
along easy-walking carriage roads, with an estimated total distance of six-and-a-half
miles. Please bring water and food and dress appropriately for the season. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Hike to Echo Rock and through the Meadows at Minnewaska
Saturday, November 23, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park
Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike on five historic carriage roads
and one footpath. Starting from the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, we will
hike a short section of the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road to reach the Upper Awosting
Carriage Road, which we'll follow until we intersect the Meadows Footpath.
Then, we'll meander through sections of the former Lake Minnewaska resort's
apple orchard and golf course, until we intersect Castle Point Carriage Road.
We'll continue west on this carriage road for a short while and take the
connector trail down to Hamilton Point Carriage Road. From here, we will
continue until we arrive at Echo Rock, a cliffside, scenic vista that offers an
expansive view over the Palmaghatt Ravine. We will return by heading back on
the Hamilton Point, Millbrook Mountain, and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads,
circling the east side of the Lake to return to our starting point. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Morning Light on the Cliff: Hike the Beacon Hill and Lake Minnewaska Loop at Minnewaska
Sunday, November 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for
an approximately three-mile loop hike on the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, Beacon
Hill Footpath, and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road. Starting at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center, we'll walk to the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, a cool
and quiet route through the woods with a gorgeous view at the end. Next, we'll
hike along the cliff-edge Beacon Hill Footpath, which features stunning views
of the Wallkill Valley. Once we finish the hike, we'll walk along the Lake Minnewaska
Carriage Road, heading around the south and then the west side of the Lake. The
footpath section of this hike includes sections of bare rock, bare soil with
tree roots and short sections of continuous uphill that some may find
challenging. Participants should bring water and snacks and wear appropriate
hiking shoes. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tuesday Trek: The Short and Scenic Route to Gertrude’s Nose at Minnewaska
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an adventurous,
six-mile hike to Gertrude's Nose and back on the same route. This footpath,
which follows along an escarpment edge, offers one of the most expansive views
in Minnewaska. From our start at Lake Minnewaska, this route will follow Millbrook
Mountain Carriage Road to Gertrude's Nose Footpath, which offers broad views of
the Wallkill Valley, Taconic Mountains, and beyond. This modestly challenging
hike includes a steep rock scramble, a few hills, and some tricky footing.
Participants must bring water, snacks, and lunch and wear appropriate hiking
shoes. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Late Fall Mossy Glen Walk at Minnewaska
Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
(845) 255-0752
Join Nick Martin, Park
Educator, for this approximately three-mile hike along the Peter's Kill stream,
through mixed forests and across exposed white Shawangunk quartz conglomerate
rock. The first part of this hike will take participants along the full length
of the beautiful Mossy Glen Footpath, which is under two miles long. This
footpath is beautiful in all seasons, with large stands of Eastern hemlock,
twisting rhododendron, and the gently moving Peter's Kill stream. The return
trip will follow the easy-to-walk Lower Awosting Carriage Road directly back to
the parking area. The footpath section of this hike may include challenging
conditions for some, such as wet areas, slippery rocks, and tree roots. Participants should come
well prepared with appropriate footwear and enough food and water for the
duration of the hike. Meet in the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required