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Tue
28
Nov
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an adventurous, six-mile hike to Gertrude's
Nose and back on the same route. This footpath, which traverses 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
Sat
02
Dec
Saturday, December 2, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
An approximately two-mile hike in the Peter's Kill Area. We'll begin by hiking a short section of the Red Loop Footpath, to reach the Bullwheel Footpath, which we'll hike until it terminates at the intersection with the High Peter's Kill Footpath. From here, we'll hike east to a scenic, cliff-edge overlook, which offers scenic views eastward towards the Clove Valley. Next, we'll retrace our steps and then continue further west on the High Peter's Kill Footpath to reach another scenic overlook with a different view, this one looking northward towards the Rondout Valley. On a clear day, both overlooks offer beautiful views of the surrounding Park Preserve and beyond. After taking in the second view, we'll continue on the same route until we intersect the Yellow Connector Footpath, and we'll follow this trail until we connect with the Red Loop Footpath once more. Both these trails follow along the edge of the Peter's Kill stream, which cascades down rocky ledges nestled in a forest of evergreen rhododendrons, eastern hemlocks, and mountain laurels. Finally, we'll continue on the western side of the Red Loop Footpath to the parking area, finishing our loop. On this outing, we will be hiking exclusively on footpaths, which may have slippery rocks and roots as well as uneven footing. In the event of snow, this hike may offered as a snowshoe hike. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
03
Dec
Sunday, December 3, 2023 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a walk along the
Upper Awosting Carriage Road to reach Rainbow Falls Footpath. A half-mile hike
on this trail brings us to the base of this misty waterfall. The round-trip
distance for this outing is about six miles, mostly on the easy walking
carriage road, however, the footpath section can be muddy, wet and slippery. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
05
Dec
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an approximately five-mile hike on
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 and continue on the Upper Awosting Carriage Road until we intersect the
Meadows Footpath. Then, we'll continue our walk through sections of the former
Lake Minnewaska Resort's abandoned apple orchard and golf course until we
intersect Castle Point Carriage Road. We'll continue on this carriage road
until we arrive at Kempton Ledge, a scenic vista that overlooks the Palmaghatt
Ravine. Next, we'll make our way over to Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road,
which we'll walk until we reach the iconic glacial erratic named Patterson's
Pellet. From here, we'll be able to look out across the Ravine and see
where we just came from. For our return trip, we'll continue walking west to
east around the Lake, stopping to admire all the scenic views until we return
to the Visitor Center. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to
bring Micro Spikes or other ice traction devices and to dress appropriately for
the cold. If ski trails are being groomed, this outing location will change. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required
by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Fri
08
Dec
Friday, December 8, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
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 can be muddy and wet from rain. 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 December 15. No
registration is required. The total number of
participants for this program is limited to fifteen individuals. Meet at the Gardiner Library lower parking area, near the
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and 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.
Sun
10
Dec
Sunday, December 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an approximately
four-mile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath
and Beacon Hill Carriage Road. We'll begin our walk on the Beacon Hill Carriage
Road, which features a gorgeous, scenic viewpoint at its terminus. Then, we'll
hike the Beacon Hill Footpath, which follows along the top edge of an
east-facing cliff and gets bathed in the warm, morning light. Then, we'll land
on the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, which we'll follow around the Lake from
east to west, stopping to admire all the scenic views along our route. This
walk will offer beautiful views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys below and
the Catskill Mountains to the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy
walking, however, the footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. If
conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other
ice traction devices. If ski trails are being groomed, this outing location
will change. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Tue
12
Dec
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike along
the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill
Carriage Road. We'll begin our walk on the Beacon Hill Carriage Road, which
features a gorgeous, scenic viewpoint at its terminus. Then, we'll hike the
Beacon Hill Footpath, which follows along the top edge of an east-facing cliff
and gets bathed in the warm, morning light. Then, we'll land on the Lake
Minnewaska Carriage Road, which we'll follow around the Lake from east to west,
stopping to admire all the scenic views along our route. This walk will offer
beautiful views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys below and the Catskill
Mountains to the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy walking;
however, the footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. If conditions
are icy, participants are encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other ice
traction devices. If ski trails are being groomed, this outing location will
change. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
17
Dec
Sunday, December 17, 2023 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a late autumn walk
along four carriage roads to reach the picturesque Echo Rock and Patterson's
Pellet scenic views. Carriage road walking is relatively easy, featuring a
level, gravel surface. As such, this walk may be a good fit for people who are
less comfortable with the uneven terrain of footpaths, but still enjoy walking
in the woods. From Echo Rock, both Gertrude's Nose and Patterson's Pellet can
be seen in the distance across the steep-sided Palmaghatt Ravine. From
Pattereson's Pellet, on a clear day, we'll see the stone tower at High Point
State Park in New Jersey. This approximately six-mile round trip walk is a
great way to warm up, get outside and fight cabin fever. If ski trails are
being groomed, this outing location will change. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
19
Dec
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a walk along the
Upper Awosting Carriage Road to reach Rainbow Falls Footpath. A half-mile hike
on this trail brings us to the base of this misty waterfall. The round-trip
distance for this outing is about six miles, mostly on the easy walking
carriage road, howerver, the footpath section can be muddy, wet and slippery. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
23
Dec
Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Need a break from the family or just need to get outside in the
crisp, winter air? Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a four-mile,
pre-holiday hike to the scenic vista of Echo Rock. Leaving from the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center, we will walk the Lake Minnewaska, Millbrook
Mountain, and Hamilton Point Carriage Roads to arrive at Echo Rock. This scenic
vista is located on a cliff perched over the Palmaghatt Ravine, across from Patterson's
Pellet. On a clear day, there are spectacular views from here. Our return trip
will follow the same route, but we will make our way around the east side of
Lake Minnewaska, enjoying the views around the Lake. In the event of snow, this
hike may be cancelled or rescheduled to another location. If ski trails are
being groomed, this outing location will change. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Dec
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Laura
Conner, Environmental Educator, will lead this three-and-a-half-mile hike that
will follow along the edges of the Peter's Kill, a gently gurgling stream that
runs through evergreen hemlock forests and rhododendron stands along the Mossy
Glen Footpath. This trail does include some tricky footing, including
potentially slippery rocks and exposed tree roots, but the other half of this
route, which follows along the Lower Awosting Carriage Road, is an easy stroll.
Participants are encouraged to bring Micro Spikes or other ice traction devices
and to dress appropriately for the cold. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
30
Dec
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
The
Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a bird census, first proposed in December 1900 by
ornithologist Frank Chapman. The first CBC was held on December
25, 1900, with 27 participants. The CBC is the oldest citizen science
project in the United States and this is its 124th year.
Participants in the CBC spend the day listening, looking for, and counting
birds within a predetermined area. The 6th annual NYMS
(Minnewaska-Shawangunk) Christmas Bird Count circle is one of thousands of
other circles in North America, Central America, South America, the Pacific,
and Caribbean, that participate in this winter tradition. Interested
parties will be searching a 15-mile diameter circle for birds, which includes
most of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Field teams should be prepared for
a full day outdoors. Residents with bird feeders within the
Minnewaska-Shawangunk CBC circle may also participate by counting birds at
their feeders, however, your feeder must be within the limits of the count
circle. See a map of the circle at: https://arcg.is/1bqrPK0. Contact Nicholas Martin at Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov or
845-255-0752 no later than December 23rd for an assignment or to
learn how to report your bird feeder count.
Mon
01
Jan
Monday, January 1, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental
Educator, for a brisk, winter walk through the woods to a narrow bridge over
the Peter's Kill stream, followed by a walk to see Awosting Falls. If
conditions are just right, floating disks of frozen foam can be seen on the
stream and a volcano like structure of ice may have formed beneath the
65-foot-tall waterfall, which is dramatic year-round. This outing, which is
approximately three miles long, round trip, will follow both the Mossy Glen
Footpath and the Awosting Falls Carriage Road. Since trails may be icy,
traction devices, such as Microspikes, may be necessary for stability. The
footpath component of this outing is narrow and rocky, but the carriage road
has a wide, stable, gravel surface. Participants should come dressed to be
outside for the entire hike, wearing warm, protective layers and winter boots
with good traction. This outing is limited to 12 people. Meet at the
Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required