Bike to Hike at Minnewaska
Sunday, September 29, 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, where we'll stop for lunch. 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.
Call to Register: (845) 255-0752
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