Tuesday Trek: Bike to Hike at Minnewaska
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Join Laura Conner,
Environmental Educator, for a bike ride to Lake Awosting and a loop hike in the
Minnewaska back country. Starting on Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, we'll ride
to Upper Awosting Carriage Road, which we'll follow until it ends at Lake
Awosting. From here, we'll continue along the Lake Awosting Carriage Road
until we reach the beach area, where we'll lock and leave our bikes on a bike
rack. Next, we'll grab our backpacks and hike a scenic loop along Spruce Glen
and Scenic Trail Footpaths, stopping at Murray Hill for the views, before
walking back to the beach along the edge of Lake Awosting. For our return ride,
we'll cruise along a short section of Castle Point Carriage Road until we
connect with Hamilton Point Carriage Road, which offers gorgeous sweeping views
of the Palmaghatt Ravine. Then, we'll ride the last part of our journey along
Millbrook Mountain and Lake Minnewaska Carriage Roads. The total distance for
the bike ride is approximately nine miles and the hike distance is
approximately one and a half miles. Participants must bring their own bikes,
equipment, food and water. Only Class 1, pedal-assist, electric bikes are allowed
in the Park Preserve. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center Upper Parking
Lot. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
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