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Tue
31
Jan
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, and Josh Grosse, Student
Conservation Association/AmeriCorps member, for an approximately six-mile hike
through the winter woods and along a few scenic carriage roads. Starting along
the Mossy Glen Footpath, we'll walk this scenic trail, which follows the edge
of the Peter's Kill stream, until we intersect the Blueberry Run Footpath,
which we'll hike up until we intersect the Upper Awosting Carriage Road. We'll
follow this easy route to reach the Sunset Carriage Road, which offers
beautiful views as it meanders down towards the stream again. If time allows,
we'll make a quick visit to Awosting Falls before we walk back to our starting
point in the Lower Parking Area. The carriage roads are relatively easy
walking; however, the footpaths do include some hills and tricky footing. If
conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring microspikes or other
ice traction devices. If ski trails are being groomed, this outing location
will change. Meet at the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at
845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
04
Feb
Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Nick Martin, Park
Educator, for an approximately four-mile hike to Awosting Falls and beyond. On
this recreational outing, participants will hike on the Awosting Falls
Connector, Awosting Falls Carriage Road, Awosting Falls Connection, and Mossy
Glen Footpath and then return to our starting point by the same route. Features
of this hike include intriguing rock formations, the meandering and beautiful
Peter's Kill stream, stands of rhododendron, and the approximately 65-foot tall
Awosting Falls. If conditions are cold enough prior to this outing, a
volcano-like formation of snow and ice collects in the pool below the waterfall
in winter. A limited number of snowshoes are available
for participants to borrow for this program from the Education Department, with
advance registration. Please plan to arrive by 9:30 a.m. if you will be
borrowing snowshoes. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be
offered as a hike. If conditions are icy, participants are encouraged to bring
microspikes or other ice traction devices. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by
calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
07
Feb
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a three-mile, loop hike along the
Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill Carriage
Road. We'll walk the picturesque route around the Lake from west to east,
stopping for all the scenic vistas along the way. Then, we'll hike the Beacon
Hill Footpath, which follows along the top edge of an east-facing cliff line
and gets bathed in the warm, morning light. This hike will offer beautiful
views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys as well as the Catskill Mountains to
the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy walking; however, the
footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska
Visitor Center. If the Park Preserve is grooming for cross-country skiing, this
hike destination will change. Pre-registration is required by calling the
Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Fri
10
Feb
Friday, February 10, 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 may be muddy and wet. 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 February 17. 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, please email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov or call the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Sat
11
Feb
Saturday, February 11, 2023 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, for a combination recreational and
interpretive, three-mile hike along Lower Awosting Carriage Road and Mossy Glen
Footpath. The footpath section of this hike follows the edge of the Peter's
Kill stream and features many lovely views of it. The carriage road section is
easy-walking, returning us to our starting point. Along the way, we will look
for clues of wild animals, in the form of tracks and footprints in the snow. A
limited number of snowshoes are available for participants to borrow for this
program from the Education Department, with advance registration. Please plan
to arrive by 9:10 a.m. if you will be borrowing snowshoes. If there is
insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. If conditions
are icy, participants are encouraged to bring microspikes or other ice traction
devices. Meet in the Lower Parking Area. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sun
12
Feb
Sunday, February 12, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, and Joshua Grosse,
Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps member, for a morning stroll along
the Castle Point and Millbrook Mountain Carriage Roads to reach Kempton Ledge
and Patterson's Pellet. These two cliff-edge, scenic vistas are located across
the Palmaghatt Ravine from each other. If conditions are favorable, we should
be able to see one from the other and perhaps even the tower at High Point
State Park in New Jersey. The vast views along this route should offer plenty
of opportunity to enjoy the pristine, winter landscape. Meet at the Lake
Minnewaska Visitor Center. If the Park Preserve is grooming for
cross-country skiing, this hike destination will change. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
14
Feb
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for an approximately four-mile round trip walk along two carriage roads
to reach the picturesque Echo Rock. Ancient Eastern hemlock trees line the
edges of this route, which offers expansive views of the blue sky over the
white, winter landscape. From the top of this scenic lookout, hikers peer down
into the pristine Palmaghatt Ravine, where vultures often glide below. Meet at
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. If the Park Preserve is grooming for
cross-country skiing, this hike destination will change. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
18
Feb
Saturday, February 18, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Nick Martin, Park
Educator, for a winter outing in the Peter's Kill Area of Minnewaska. The Great
Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual, four-day, citizen science project that
was launched in 1998 and is coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology,
National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. The GBBC invites people to count
birds in their backyards, their favorite outdoor places, or anywhere birds can
be found and submit observations to these organizations. For this count,
participants will slowly walk various trails near the Peter's Kill Area of
Minnewaska to search for birds. We will plan to walk on mostly on level ground,
though there will be a few sections of rocky terrain with a few short hills.
The total estimated distance of this walk will be up to two miles. Participants are encouraged to dress
warmly in layers, wear warm boots or shoes, and bring binoculars. Visit birdcount.org
to learn more about the GBBC. Program will be cancelled in the event of rain or
snow. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Please email Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov for any questions and additional information.
Registration: Required
Mon
20
Feb
Monday, February 20, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join
Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a two-and-a-half-mile snowshoe walk
to Awosting Falls. Starting from the Peter's Kill Area, participants will hike
briefly on the Awosting Falls Connector Footpath and then journey up the scenic
Awosting Falls Carriage Road, which has a gentle incline as it approaches
Awosting Falls. If weather conditions are cold enough, a frozen volcano-like
structure forms at the base of the waterfall. A limited number of snowshoes are
available for participants to borrow for this program from the Education
Department, with advance registration. Please plan to arrive at 9:30 a.m. if
you would like to borrow snowshoes. If there is insufficient snow cover, this
program will be offered as a hike. If conditions are icy, participants are
encouraged to bring microspikes or other ice traction devices. Children must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
21
Feb
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, and Joshua Grosse, Student Conservation
Association/AmeriCorps Member, for a refreshing hike along the Bullwheel, High
Peter's Kill, Yellow Loop, and Red Loop Footpaths to two scenic overlooks in
the Peter's Kill Area. One view offers a winter panorama of the Rondout Valley,
with a backdrop of the Catskill Mountains, and the second view spotlights the
iconic Sky Top Tower. This stone tower stands out like a landlocked lighthouse
guiding visitors to the Shawangunk Mountains. The round-trip distance for this
outing is about two miles and there are a few moderate hills. If conditions are
icy, participants are encouraged to bring microspikes or other ice traction
devices. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of
18. Meet at the Peter's Kill Area. Pre-registration is required by calling
the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Sat
25
Feb
Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join
Nick Martin, Park Educator, for an approximately two-mile snowshoe hike on the
footpaths in the Peter's Kill. Starting from the Peter's Kill parking area,
we'll make a loop out of the Red Loop, Bullwheel, High Peter's Kill, and Yellow
Connector Footpaths. This hike, which features views of the Catskills Mountains
and the surrounding Park Preserve, meanders through pristine forests and
alongside the snow-covered Peter's Kill stream. This outing includes some
sustained uphill and downhill sections that may be challenging for some, along
with a varied terrain of roots, rocks, and open rock faces. A limited number of
snowshoes are available for participants to borrow for this program from the
Education Department, with advance registration. Please plan to arrive by 9:30
a.m. if you will be borrowing snowshoes. If there is insufficient snow cover,
this program will be offered as a hike. If conditions are icy, participants are
encouraged to bring micro-spikes or other ice traction devices. Meet at the Peter's Kill
Area. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
Tue
28
Feb
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, and Josh Grosse, Student Conservation
Association/Americorps member, for a winter hike through an historic orchard
that once served the grand hotels found at Minnewaska. Planted on a steep hill,
the view from the top of the orchard is gorgeous. Continuing along our route,
we'll pass through a former hotel golf course to 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 Palmaghatt Ravine and 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 walk 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. If the Park Preserve
is grooming for cross-country skiing, this hike destination will change. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor
Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required