Beacon Hill and Awosting Falls Guided Walk at Minnewaska
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Join Josh
Grosse, Student Conservation Association/AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, for
a weekend walk around Beacon Hill, ending with a walk, out-and-back, to the
iconic Awosting Falls. Starting at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center, we'll
walk along the east side of the Lake up to the Beacon Hill field and picnic
area, which features stunning views of the Wallkill Valley. From here we will
wander through the woods on Beacon Hill Footpath, admiring century-old lichen
and glacial evidence from over ten thousand years ago. We will pop out onto
several cliffside vistas before reaching Beacon Hill Carriage Road. We will
follow this gravel road until we reach the main vehicular road that connects
the upper and lower areas of Minnewaska. We will follow the main road downhill
until we meet Sunset Carriage Road, which serpentines down to Awosting Falls.
We will take in the gorgeous views of the Falls before walking back up Sunset
Carriage Road to reach the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Please note
that Beacon Hill Footpath does feature some areas with tricky footing that some
may find difficult. Participants should come prepared with sturdy footwear and
appropriate clothing. Meet
at the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center. Pre-registration is
required by calling the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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