Event
Beacon Hill and Lake Minnewaska Loop Hike at Minnewaska
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, and Josh Grosse, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for a holiday hike on several, iconic trails at Minnewaska. We will begin on Beacon Hill Carriage Road, a gravel-covered trail with gentle declines, which we will walk until we are greeted by a stunning view of Sky Top Tower, the Peter's Kill cliffs, and the Wallkill Valley beyond. From here, we will walk the Beacon Hill Footpath, which features some tricky footing and a few sections of moderate elevation change. This footpath features impressive glacial evidence and a variety of fascinating organisms. We will pop out at the Beacon Hill field, where we will be treated to another breathtaking, western view. Afterwards, we will loop around Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road back to the Visitor Center, which will take us around the perimeter of the cool-watered lake and provide great looks at the Shawangunk Conglomerate cliffs. Participants should come prepared with appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, plenty of water, and food to sustain themselves. Meet at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Registration: Required
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